North America
Trump vs Clinton: Economic outlook remains uncertain
With the 2016 US presidential race almost certainly set for a Trump v. Clinton showdown, it is far less clear how their economic policies will play out.
Canada to trial guaranteed minimum income
Canada is seeing increased public and government support for a guaranteed minimum income; with a pilot-project set for 2017.
9/11 bill increases tensions between US and Saudi Arabia
The escalation in tensions between the United States (US) and Saudi Arabia have played out in a tangible way this past week.
Unboxing the New York Democratic presidential primary
Bernie Sanders has won 7 out of the last 8 contests, and brings a good deal of momentum to the New York’s Democractic presidential primary.
Canada’s refugee processing outpaced by public demand
Canada is seeking to fast track refugee processing, as it faces a backlog of more than 10,000 private sponsorship offers as public support outpaces the government’s resettlement efforts. Canada to
The 2016 presidential election and the future of U.S. foreign policy
While the U.S. presidential candidates have some flexibility on the extent of foreign intervention, by and large they all seem to favor obtaining results at the least possible cost. Except for
The 2016 U.S. Presidential Election: Assessing candidates’ tax reform plans
With only months left in the presidential nominating contests for both U.S. political parties, the pool of candidates is down to five. All remaining candidates bring unique tax reform plans to the
US presidential candidates present risky trade policies
There is a clear political risk presented by the significant support for candidates decrying current US trade policy. If the unemployed and underemployed attribute their misfortune to free trade pacts,
Merrick Garland may never serve on the Supreme Court
On March 16, President Obama nominated Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, Merrick Garland, to replace conservative associate justice, Antonin Scalia, to the Supreme
Cuba’s economic potential: Beyond hype and wariness
On March 20th, President Barack Obama achieved yet another diplomatic milestone by becoming the first U.S. leader to visit Cuba in 88 years. Obama’s visit has so far been the
