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OP/ED: Here’s how Canadian policymakers should respond to Trump’s tariffs
The following op-ed, co-written by ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson and Steven Globerman, was released by the Fraser Institute on August 24, 2026.
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OP/ED: Canada’s move away from fossil fuels remains greatly exaggerated
The following piece, by ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson, was first published in the Toronto Sun on August 14, 2026.
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Major Projects in Alberta – An Update
ICBA Alberta President Mike Martens recently joined Jordan Bateman on our Coffee & Construction podcast to review the bulging array of investment...
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Navigating Choppy Waters: ICBA Economics’ Mid-Year Update
At the halfway point of a notably turbulent 2026, Canadian policymakers and business leaders are navigating an uncertain and, at times, perilous...
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OP/ED: B.C. should take note of Alberta's economic performance
The following op-ed, written by ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson and consulting economist Ken Peacock, was first published in Business in...
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BLOG: Tracking Business Dynamics
In a recent report, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business lamented Canada’s “entrepreneurial drought,” as the ranks of new businesses...
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OP/ED: Storm clouds continuing to gather over Canada’s economy
The following op-ed by ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson first appeared in the Toronto Sun on June 4, 2026.
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ICBA ECONOMICS: Household Incomes in Canada – Alberta (Still) Leads the Way
It’s well-established that Alberta leads the country on most measures of economic prosperity. Statistics Canada’s latest estimates of household...
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ICBA ECONOMICS OP/ED: ‘Canada Strong Fund’ Unlikely to Make Canada More Attractive
The following piece by ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson first ran on Energy Now on April 30, 2026.
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ICBA ECONOMICS: Alberta Housing Powers Ahead as B.C.'s Slump Deepens
With housing market developments still featuring prominently in the news across some parts of the country, now is a good time to check in with the...