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Brian Lee Crowley

FreelanceHead of Macdonald-Laurier Institute

Brian Lee Crowley is the managing director of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, an independent non-partisan public policy think tank in Ottawa.

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January 22, 2016

The Harper government claims that a free-trade deal with the European Union will result in a “$12-billion annual boost to Canada’s economy.”

The Harper government claims that a free-trade deal with the European Union will result in a “$12-billion annual boost to Canada’s economy.”

What the U.S. and Britain can teach Canada about foreign trade

January 8, 2016

Alberta Premier Rachel Notley speaks during an onstage interview following a business luncheon in Calgary, Alberta, on Friday, Oct. 9, 2015. Notley's was among a collection of the memorable quotes from the past year. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Larry MacDougal

Alberta Premier Rachel Notley speaks during an onstage interview following a business luncheon in Calgary, Alberta, on Friday, Oct. 9, 2015. Notley's was among a collection of the memorable quotes from the past year. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Larry MacDougal

The progressiveness of Alberta’s ‘flat tax’

December 30, 2015

An oilfield pump jack near Carseland, Alta.

An oilfield pump jack near Carseland, Alta.

A solution to resource royalty dependency

December 11, 2015

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Guaranteed income a ‘clear, simple, and wrong’ answer to social welfare

November 27, 2015

Trudeau's pledge to run deficit breaks with consensus among parties on merits of budget discipline.

Trudeau's pledge to run deficit breaks with consensus among parties on merits of budget discipline.

Stimulus proponents disregard dangers of deficits at their own peril

November 13, 2015

Liberals have promised to borrow tens of billions of dollars over the next several years.

Liberals have promised to borrow tens of billions of dollars over the next several years.

Liberals should know that deficits don’t promote economic growth

October 30, 2015

In an undated handout photo, a genetically modified arctic granny apple, right, doesn't brown like a conventional granny apple, left.

In an undated handout photo, a genetically modified arctic granny apple, right, doesn't brown like a conventional granny apple, left.

Why the EU should reconsider its GMO ban

Brian Lee Crowley

October 16, 2015

A printer prints a bracelet at 3DPHACKTORY, a 3D printing factory in Toronto, Thursday, June 12, 2014.

A printer prints a bracelet at 3DPHACKTORY, a 3D printing factory in Toronto, Thursday, June 12, 2014.

The bumpy – but eventually rewarding – road to technological change

Brian Lee Crowley

October 2, 2015

A measuring hose for emissions inspections in diesel engines sticks in the exhaust tube of a Volkswagen (VW) Golf 2,0 TDI diesel car at a garage in Frankfurt an der Oder, eastern Germany, on October 1, 2015.

A measuring hose for emissions inspections in diesel engines sticks in the exhaust tube of a Volkswagen (VW) Golf 2,0 TDI diesel car at a garage in Frankfurt an der Oder, eastern Germany, on October 1, 2015.

A VW perp walk needed to stymie bad corporate behaviour

Brian Lee Crowley

September 17, 2015

The Globe and Mail Leaders Debate in Calgary, Alberta on Thursday 17, 2015 will feature Conservative Party Leader Stephen Harper, NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair and Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau.

The Globe and Mail Leaders Debate in Calgary, Alberta on Thursday 17, 2015 will feature Conservative Party Leader Stephen Harper, NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair and Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau.

Stimulus without the tears: Canada’s leaders need a fresh approach

Brian Lee Crowley

August 21, 2015

A glass of milk is seen in this file photo.

A glass of milk is seen in this file photo.

Milk prices are dropping, but not for Canadians

August 7, 2015

In this July 25, 2015 file photo, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

In this July 25, 2015 file photo, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

Trump misses the boat with manufacturing lament

Brian Lee Crowley

July 24, 2015

Google's driverless cars

Google's driverless cars

Living on the electric grid: Being technologically dependent comes with risks

Brian Lee Crowley

July 10, 2015

A picture taken on July 9, 2015 in Athens shows the Acropolis illuminated at night. The eurozone has received a detailed bailout request from Greece, a spokesman for Eurogroup chief Jeroen Dijsselbloem said on July 9, ahead of a midnight deadline.

A picture taken on July 9, 2015 in Athens shows the Acropolis illuminated at night. The eurozone has received a detailed bailout request from Greece, a spokesman for Eurogroup chief Jeroen Dijsselbloem said on July 9, ahead of a midnight deadline.

The cost to the West for losing Greece is not worth it

Brian Lee Crowley

June 26, 2015

Pope Francis prays before an icon some Christians believe is Jesus' burial cloth, currently on display in the northern Italian city of Turin. Vanessa Johnston reports.

Pope Francis prays before an icon some Christians believe is Jesus' burial cloth, currently on display in the northern Italian city of Turin. Vanessa Johnston reports.

The Pope, the environment and the saving grace of fossil fuels

Brian Lee Crowley

June 12, 2015

This is just the beginning for ‘sharing economy’ services

May 29, 2015

A McDonald’s restaurant in Toronto.

A McDonald’s restaurant in Toronto.

Higher minimum wages will put least productive out of work

Brian Lee Crowley

May 15, 2015

The proposed Pacific NorthWest LNG project would be built on Lelu Island, near eelgrass beds that nurture young Skeena salmon.

The proposed Pacific NorthWest LNG project would be built on Lelu Island, near eelgrass beds that nurture young Skeena salmon.

B.C. First Nation will accept LNG project – on their terms

Brian Lee Crowley

May 1, 2015

Income splitting.

Income splitting.

Income splitting is a welcome path to tax fairness

Brian Lee Crowley

April 17, 2015

Canada’s Finance Minister Joe Oliver stands to speak during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.

Canada’s Finance Minister Joe Oliver stands to speak during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.

Budgetary rules strengthen our democracy

Brian Lee Crowley