Need for reform in key areas
Article Abstract:
As a result of research conducted on the position of government on various areas of the marketplace, the Economic Council of Canada recommends reform in four areas: financial regulation, tax reform, social reform, and health care. Legislation concerning financial regulation must be updated, with uniform standards and with attention given to protecting opportunities in international markets. Tax reform is necessary to attain a system with a less negative impact on the economy. Four guidelines for social reform are given, made necessary because of the evolving industrial structure and the growing elderly population. The aging of the population, combined with rising health care costs, indicates that incentives are needed to more efficiently manage resources.
Publication Name: Au Courant
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0226-224X
Year: 1986
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Marriage hinders women in job market
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Research on women and employment sponsored by the Economic Council of Canada indicates that marriage may prevent women from achieving equal employment status with men. The study identified three types of marriages: 1. old-fashioned, in which women are required to be household managers (rather than pursue careers); 2. traditional, in which women choose to plan families and raise children; and 3. modern, in which contraception allows women to emphasize career goals. Although modern marriages are increasing in number, the study points out that traditional marriages are still the norm in Canada, and that other factors (such as maternity leave benefits) make employing women more expensive than employing men.
Publication Name: Au Courant
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0226-224X
Year: 1984
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Governments should keep lower profile in housing
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A study sponsored by the Economic Council of Canada reports that government housing programs have historically provided the wrong types of financial assistance to Canadian home buyers. Canada's housing programs, administered primarily by provincial governments, attempt to provide reasonably priced homes to its citizens through loans grants, subsides and mortgage insurance services. However, government involvement has not reduced housing costs, stabilized the home construction markets or made home ownership easier to attain; therefore, Canadian governments should stop acting as financial intermediaries in this area.
Publication Name: Au Courant
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0226-224X
Year: 1984
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