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Glen Hodgson is a senior fellow at the Conference Board of Canada.

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July 31, 2018

An oil pump jack pumps oil in a field near Calgary, Alta. on July 21, 2014.

An oil pump jack pumps oil in a field near Calgary, Alta. on July 21, 2014.

opinion

Donald Trump’s energy policy: No commitment to Canada

Glen Hodgson

July 5, 2018

In this July 3, 2018 file photo, President Donald Trump arrives to speak to a "Salute to Service" dinner in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va.

In this July 3, 2018 file photo, President Donald Trump arrives to speak to a "Salute to Service" dinner in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va.

opinion

The unintended consequences of economic populism

Glen Hodgson

June 21, 2018

Ontario Premier-designate Doug Ford.

Ontario Premier-designate Doug Ford.

opinion

If not carbon pricing in Ontario – which works well – then what, Mr. Ford?

June 14, 2018

Workers weld drawers on the assembly line at Metal Box International toolbox factory in Franklin Park, Ill.

Workers weld drawers on the assembly line at Metal Box International toolbox factory in Franklin Park, Ill.

opinion

Trade turmoil ahead for Canada amid Trump administration’s protectionist policies

Glen Hodgson

May 31, 2018

U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening large tariffs on imports of steel -- such as these coils at a Stelco facility in Hamilton, Ont. -- and aluminum.

U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening large tariffs on imports of steel -- such as these coils at a Stelco facility in Hamilton, Ont. -- and aluminum.

opinion

Protectionism, NAFTA uncertainty acting as drags on Canadian exports

Glen Hodgson

May 15, 2018

Glen Hodgson is a senior fellow at the Conference Board of Canada.

Glen Hodgson is a senior fellow at the Conference Board of Canada.

opinion

The costs of climate change are rising

Glen Hodgson

April 24, 2018

Replacement pipe is stored near crude oil storage tanks at Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain Pipeline terminal in Kamloops, British Columbia on Nov. 15, 2016. REUTERS/Chris Helgren/File Photo

Replacement pipe is stored near crude oil storage tanks at Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain Pipeline terminal in Kamloops, British Columbia on Nov. 15, 2016. REUTERS/Chris Helgren/File Photo

opinion

Beyond pipeline politics: Canada’s love-hate relationship with foreign direct investment

Glen Hodgson

April 10, 2018

Glen Hodgson, senior vice-president and chief economist at the Conference Board of Canada

Glen Hodgson, senior vice-president and chief economist at the Conference Board of Canada

Helping China may be Canada’s best bet to cut global emissions

Glen Hodgson

March 27, 2018

Attendees of the China Development Forum in Beijing walk past a display showing Chinese President Xi Jinping on March 24, 2018.

Attendees of the China Development Forum in Beijing walk past a display showing Chinese President Xi Jinping on March 24, 2018.

Why we can’t afford to ignore China’s key economic advantages

Glen Hodgson

March 13, 2018

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<p>Glen Hodgson, senior vice-president and chief economist at the Conference Board of Canada</p>

opinion

Canada, U.S. must prepare for the next economic or financial crisis

Glen Hodgson

March 6, 2018

U.S. President Donald Trump is reflected in a table while speaking during a meeting in the Oval Office at the White House on March 6, 2018 in Washington. U.S. business interests and most Republicans are already largely opposed to proposed tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. Canada should support their efforts in the hopes that Mr. Trump will backtrack

U.S. President Donald Trump is reflected in a table while speaking during a meeting in the Oval Office at the White House on March 6, 2018 in Washington. U.S. business interests and most Republicans are already largely opposed to proposed tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. Canada should support their efforts in the hopes that Mr. Trump will backtrack

opinion

Five principles for a Canadian response to U.S. tariffs

Glen Hodgson and DANIELLE GOLDFARB

February 15, 2018

A truck enters the United States at a border crossing in Lacolle, Que., last April.

A truck enters the United States at a border crossing in Lacolle, Que., last April.

opinion

United States’ dominant global position obscures serious struggles

Glen Hodgson

January 29, 2018

The uncertainty surrounding NAFTA reinforces the advantages of the long dreamed-of diversification of Canadian trade and investment.

The uncertainty surrounding NAFTA reinforces the advantages of the long dreamed-of diversification of Canadian trade and investment.

Now is the time for Canada to diversify its trade plans beyond North America

January 15, 2018

Patrice Pepin walks along a barrier of sandbags holding back the Ottawa River at his brother Christian’s home in Saint-Andre-d'Argenteuil, Que., in May, 2017.

Patrice Pepin walks along a barrier of sandbags holding back the Ottawa River at his brother Christian’s home in Saint-Andre-d'Argenteuil, Que., in May, 2017.

opinion

How we can better mitigate flood risk in Canada

Glen Hodgson

December 29, 2017

A Chinese cargo ship sits docked near Vancouver in 2016.

A Chinese cargo ship sits docked near Vancouver in 2016.

Time to hit reset on Canadian trade negotiations with Asia

Glen Hodgson

December 7, 2017

To understand Canada’s sustainability of economic activity, we should know how much our long-term wealth and prosperity is being diminished.

To understand Canada’s sustainability of economic activity, we should know how much our long-term wealth and prosperity is being diminished.

opinion

The cost of pollution is much higher than we think

Glen Hodgson and BRENT DOWDALL

November 27, 2017

Glen Hodgson is senior fellow at the Conference Board of Canada.

Glen Hodgson is senior fellow at the Conference Board of Canada.

The right policy responses to the forces of disruption

Glen Hodgson

November 8, 2017

Glen Hodgson, senior vice-president and chief economist at the Conference Board of Canada

Glen Hodgson, senior vice-president and chief economist at the Conference Board of Canada

Low-carbon economy will not be made by policy alone

Glen Hodgson

October 24, 2017

The International Monetary Fund recently upped its world economic outlook and is projecting global growth of 3.6 per cent in 2017, followed by 3.7 per cent in 2018.

The International Monetary Fund recently upped its world economic outlook and is projecting global growth of 3.6 per cent in 2017, followed by 3.7 per cent in 2018.

What could disrupt the global economy’s growth path?

Glen Hodgson

October 10, 2017

Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, joins members of the Senate Committee on Transport and Communications in an automated vehicle demonstration on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017.

Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, joins members of the Senate Committee on Transport and Communications in an automated vehicle demonstration on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017.

Three different dimensions of disruption

Glen Hodgson