Labour Markets Program

The Labour Markets Program at The School of Public Policy (SPP) continues to explore issues impacting the Canadian labour market. By understanding the Canadian and international labour markets, policy options can be put forth to help government and industry enhance Canada’s competitiveness on the world stage. During 2021-2022, several papers were produced. Below are a few examples:

• A Proposal for a “Big Bang” Corporate Tax Reform

              Jack Mintz, February 2022

• A New Approach to Improving Small-Business Tax Competitiveness

               Jack Mintz, Patrick Smith and Balaji Venkatachalam, October 2022

• 2020 Tax Competitiveness Report: Canada’s Investment Challenge

               Philip Bazel and Jack Mintz, September 2021

• Reversing the Decline of Canadian Public Markets

               Bryce Tingle and Ari Pandes, April 2021

Dr. Ryan Clements, SJD, Chair in Business Law and Regulation at the Faculty of Law, is researching innovative solutions to the inequities in our banking system, mostly affecting indigenous populations, as well as new residents to Canada, people of colour and women. Dr. Clements is looking at the role that technology and innovation can play in providing financial inclusion in society. To read more, click here.