Charles M. Beach

The papers in this volume examine the political and economic context informing the 2009 budget and provide a quantitative evaluation of the impact of the overall budget package on the Canadian economy. Special attention is devoted to topics such as the economic stimulus and stabilization provisions in the budget, specific tax policy changes, financial market provisions, fiscal sustainability of the budget deficits, cost-sharing and federal-provincial fiscal relations, federal equalization transfers since the O'Brien Report, Canada's declining social safety net and EI reform, social policy and anti-poverty provisions, alternative approaches to environmental protection and green initiatives, and emerging fiscal challenges. For a complete list of contributors please visit www.mqup.ca

The papers in this volume examine the political and economic context informing the 2009 budget and provide a quantitative evaluation of the impact of the overall budget package on the Canadian economy. Special attention is devoted to topics such as the economic stimulus and stabilization provisions in the budget, specific tax policy changes, financial market provisions, fiscal sustainability of the budget deficits, cost-sharing and federal-provincial fiscal relations, federal equalization transfers since the O'Brien Report, Canada's declining social safety net and EI reform, social policy and anti-poverty provisions, alternative approaches to environmental protection and green initiatives, and emerging fiscal challenges. For a complete list of contributors please visit www.mqup.ca

Examining the future of retirement in Canada, given recent economic expansion and an impending tidal wave of baby-boomer retirees.

Examining the future of retirement in Canada, given recent economic expansion and an impending tidal wave of baby-boomer retirees.

A critical evaluation of the 2006 federal budget, including major tax and program changes.

A timely examination of innovations to the Canadian health care system and their impact on the delivery of services.

An appraisal of the Bob Rae Report outlining recommendations for improving postsecondary education in Ontario.

Leading experts offer a timely examination of the state of post-secondary education.

Examines the political context and economic context informing the Budget

An in-depth look at the changes in immigration policy since 9/11.

Labour Market Polarization and Social Policy Reform explores the dimensions of polarization and the challenges it poses for social policy reform, presenting the most recent evidence on polarization, poverty, and inequality in Canada and other nations.