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Far from saving for a rainy day, governments are seriously indebting our children and future generations due to profligate overspending. Ben Wicks/Unsplash

Huge government debts mean Canada is robbing its kids

Jerome Gessaroli, British Columbia Institute of Technology

Canadian governments are failing to treat future citizens fairly by saddling them with huge debt. What policies should Canadian governments enact that offer greater fairness to future generations?
Many companies claim they’re socially and environmentally responsible and attract investors who value strong corporate environmental, social and governance policies. But is it true? (Takaharu Sawa/Unsplash)

Socially responsible investing can be like searching for fool’s gold

Jerome Gessaroli, British Columbia Institute of Technology

Is investing for competitive financial returns based on ESG principles like searching for a needle in a haystack? There’s often conflicting information about the ESG bona fides of many companies.
All three levels of government must prioritize reducing Canada’s level of indebtedness. (Pixabay)

Coronavirus: Can Canada fiscally handle ‘black swan’ events?

Jerome Gessaroli, British Columbia Institute of Technology

There are two key questions regarding Canada’s fiscal sustainability during the pandemic. Can we afford to provide short-term financial support to Canadians? And how quickly will our economy recover?

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