Business leaders believe Canada is less competitive than the U.S.

Putting a price on environmental risk makes disasters less likely

On BIV Today… CPA Canada’s latest survey shows that more than two-thirds of Canadian business leaders believe Canada is less competitive than the U.S. as a place to invest and do business, compared with a year ago. The organization’s chief economist Francis Fong (1:22) examines the business monitor’s results. Putting a price on environmental risk makes disasters like Lac-Mégantic and Mount Polley less likely. Jason Dion (14:40), the lead researcher with Canada’s Ecofiscal Commission, discusses the economics of disasters, and how national and provincial policy changes can reduce our chances of seeing them. Kirk LaPointe and Hayley Woodin host, see more at https://biv.com.

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<div>CPA Canada&rsquo;s latest survey shows that more than two-thirds of Canadian business leaders believe Canada is less competitive than the U.S. as a place to invest and do business, compared with a year ago. The organization&rsquo;s chief economist Francis Fong (1:22) examines the business monitor&rsquo;s results.</div>
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<div>Putting a price on environmental risk makes disasters like Lac-M&eacute;gantic and Mount Polley less likely. Jason Dion (14:40), the lead researcher with Canada&rsquo;s Ecofiscal Commission, discusses the economics of disasters, and how national and provincial policy changes can reduce our chances of seeing them.</div>
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<div>Kirk LaPointe and Hayley Woodin host, see more at&nbsp;<a href="https://biv.com">https://biv.com</a>.</div>

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