Publication Archive

North American Competitiveness Council and the SPP: Les agents provocateurs at the Montebello Leaders' Summit

Posted: Wednesday, 21 November 2007

Introduction: In March 2006, one year into the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America (SPP), a tri-national committee of 30 chief executive officers (CEOs) from Canada, the United States and Mexico was formed by the Prime Minister and two Pre… Read More

The Bank of Canada and the Soaring Canadian Dollar

Posted: Wednesday, 21 November 2007

The unprecedented surge in the Canadian dollar from 85 cents US in early 2007 to as high as $1.10 in early November is deeply disturbing in terms of its implications for the health of the economy and the job market. Very rapid exchange rate appreciation is … Read More

The Manufacturing Jobs Crisis: Why Should We Care? What is Causing it?

Posted: Monday, 5 November 2007

Introduction The Canadian Labour Congress, the Ontario Federation of Labour, the Quebec Federation of Labour (FTQ) and the United Steelworkers recently commissioned a major, technical report on the manufacturing sector from the economic consulting firm Inf… Read More

Move Forward Together, or Fend for Yourself? The Future of Canadian Pensions : 3rd CLC Pension Conference Discussion Paper

Posted: Friday, 2 November 2007

I. Executive Summary The 3rd CLC Pension Conference will energize and focus labour’s campaign for pension protection and retirement security. This discussion paper aims to generate debate before, during, and after our conference proceedings. The 3rd CLC… Read More