Beyond GDP: Americans’ net wealth has doubled over last decade, while Canadians’ lag far behind
27 March 2026
One year of Trump’s tariffs—are they working? Here’s what the numbers say
‘Nothing but politics’: Why the ousting of the Air Canada CEO over his failed French sets a dangerous precedent
The fiscal challenge Canada’s provinces don’t want you to talk about
Pierre Poilievre’s charm offensive is real—I’ve run the numbers to prove it
‘It’s not our role to bail the Americans out’: Can Canada help open the Strait of Hormuz—and should it?
One year of Trump’s tariffs—are they working? Here’s what the numbers say
‘Nothing but politics’: Why the ousting of the Air Canada CEO over his failed French sets a dangerous precedent
The fiscal challenge Canada’s provinces don’t want you to talk about
Pierre Poilievre’s charm offensive is real—I’ve run the numbers to prove it
‘It’s not our role to bail the Americans out’: Can Canada help open the Strait of Hormuz—and should it?
Alicia Planincic
Alicia Planincic is the Director of Policy & Economics at the Business Council of Alberta. She regularly provides insight and analysis on the Canadian economy, public finances, labour markets, equity and social mobility, and public policy.
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