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Andrew Jackson is the Packer Professor of Social Justice at York University and Senior Policy Adviser to the Broadbent Institute.

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April 13, 2016

Rising life expectancy of the rich should not threaten pensions for the poor

Andrew Jackson

March 31, 2016

A part of the cost of the new CCB will come from savings made possible by folding in two large Harper government programs, the Universal Child Care Benefit and income splitting for families with children.

A part of the cost of the new CCB will come from savings made possible by folding in two large Harper government programs, the Universal Child Care Benefit and income splitting for families with children.

New child benefit program an unintended legacy of Harper-era policies

March 17, 2016

The case for an adequate basic income is morally compelling but a universal payment high enough to eliminate poverty would mean major clawback rates on employment incomes.

The case for an adequate basic income is morally compelling but a universal payment high enough to eliminate poverty would mean major clawback rates on employment incomes.

We need a practical approach in the basic-income debate

February 16, 2016

Deputy governor of the Bank of Canada has argued that fiscal policy may be a more appropriate way to stimulate growth than monetary policy under current conditions.

Deputy governor of the Bank of Canada has argued that fiscal policy may be a more appropriate way to stimulate growth than monetary policy under current conditions.

The case for fiscal policy to spur growth

February 7, 2016

Congo claims African Nations title, beats Mali 3-0

February 5, 2016

FIFA Presidential Candidate Gianni Infantino poses for photographs for the media pitch side after unveiling his 90 day plan that he will implement if he is elected FIFA President, at Wembley Stadium in London, Monday, Feb. 1, 2016. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

FIFA Presidential Candidate Gianni Infantino poses for photographs for the media pitch side after unveiling his 90 day plan that he will implement if he is elected FIFA President, at Wembley Stadium in London, Monday, Feb. 1, 2016. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

African confederation backs Sheikh Salman in FIFA election

February 4, 2016

In principle, access to good jobs could be expanded by reducing the hours in those jobs and shifting it to those who are looking for work or are underemployed.

In principle, access to good jobs could be expanded by reducing the hours in those jobs and shifting it to those who are looking for work or are underemployed.

Redistribution of work hours should be on Ottawa’s policy agenda

January 20, 2016

The fall of the Canadian dollar is cushioning the impact of the collapse of oil and mineral prices on output and the balance of payments, and will lead to further growth in net exports.

The fall of the Canadian dollar is cushioning the impact of the collapse of oil and mineral prices on output and the balance of payments, and will lead to further growth in net exports.

Plunging dollar, ultralow oil prices need not lead to disaster

January 7, 2016

Ottawa should reconsider seniors’ poverty strategy

December 10, 2015

Finance Minister Bill Morneau has declined to say whether Ottawa will run deeper deficits than originally planned in light of the weakening revenue picture.

Finance Minister Bill Morneau has declined to say whether Ottawa will run deeper deficits than originally planned in light of the weakening revenue picture.

Liberals should stick to spending pledges despite gloomier fiscal outlook

November 26, 2015

Storm clouds gather over the U.S. Federal Reserve Building before an evening thunderstorm in Washington in this file photo from June 9, 2006.

Storm clouds gather over the U.S. Federal Reserve Building before an evening thunderstorm in Washington in this file photo from June 9, 2006.

Global slump should be addressed by this monetary taboo

Andrew Jackson

November 12, 2015

The tax cut fails to benefit the great majority of Canadians since only about a third of tax filers have an above-average income.

The tax cut fails to benefit the great majority of Canadians since only about a third of tax filers have an above-average income.

Trudeau’s promised ‘middle class’ tax cut excludes most Canadians

Andrew Jackson

October 29, 2015

Justin Trudeau campaigned on three major short-term promises – child benefits, income tax cuts and infrastructure investment. But implementing that agenda will use up all of the fiscal resources it has at hand, including temporary deficits.

Justin Trudeau campaigned on three major short-term promises – child benefits, income tax cuts and infrastructure investment. But implementing that agenda will use up all of the fiscal resources it has at hand, including temporary deficits.

Trudeau faces tough fiscal choices in implementing progressive agenda

Andrew Jackson

October 15, 2015

Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper speaks during a news conference on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement in Ottawa, Canada October 5, 2015.

Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper speaks during a news conference on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement in Ottawa, Canada October 5, 2015.

The Trans-Pacific Partnership paints Canada into an economic corner

October 6, 2015

South Sudan and other minnows start unlikely quests to reach 2018 World Cup in Russia

October 1, 2015

About half of the 2014 increase was due to construction of wind farms.

About half of the 2014 increase was due to construction of wind farms.

Government investment can reverse Canada’s business innovation deficit

Andrew Jackson

September 17, 2015

Two women in their 20s pore over job listings at the Summer Jobs Services centre in downtown Toronto in this file photo.

Two women in their 20s pore over job listings at the Summer Jobs Services centre in downtown Toronto in this file photo.

Labour market policy is about more than unemployment

Andrew Jackson

September 2, 2015

Conservative leader Stephen Harper speaks during a campaign stop in North Bay, Ont., on Wednesday September 2, 2015.

Conservative leader Stephen Harper speaks during a campaign stop in North Bay, Ont., on Wednesday September 2, 2015.

The great shrinkage: Fiscal capacity under Prime Minister Harper

Andrew Jackson

August 20, 2015

A dump truck works near the Syncrude oil sands extraction facility near the town of Fort McMurray, Alta., on June 1, 2014.

A dump truck works near the Syncrude oil sands extraction facility near the town of Fort McMurray, Alta., on June 1, 2014.

Harper’s oil sands rhetoric ignores Canada’s climate change role

Andrew Jackson

August 6, 2015

Why conservative governments ought to embrace a higher minimum wage

Andrew Jackson