Marc Lee

What does the 2026 election mean for British Columbia and the rest of Canada? By @marclee.bsky.social #bcpoli www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc... ‘Let’s line up the policy agenda of the incoming Conservative government, reviewing their platform and campaign for what’s likely to be on the front burner over the coming months.’ @marclee.bsky.social @policyalternatives.ca

"The idea that politicians can somehow just push a button and make more LNG happen, ask Christy Clark about that one. She was touting 11 projects. This was 15 years ago and we have one project that has come to completion," said @marclee.bsky.social. #bcpoli vancouversun.com/news/bc-elec...

New from me: a post-election look at what to expect from the new Conservative government in BC, and the policy echoes of Gordon Campbell's victory a generation ago www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

We're looking for a senior economist/researcher to cover Ontario issues. It's a great place to work and a rare, coveted job. ccpa.bamboohr.com/careers/52?s...

B.C.’s political parties offered policy ideas, but most fall short of proposing a comprehensive solution to what ails the health care system #bcpoli @alonghurst.bsky.social www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

In British Columbia’s election, public auto insurance is in the crosshairs. How does the system work—and compare to other provinces? #bcpoli @marclee.bsky.social www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

Different parties in the B.C. election have different ideas for how to reform the B.C. tax system and potentially make the rich pay a fairer share. #bcpoli @marclee.bsky.social www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

No matter which party wins in the B.C. election, there are some difficult choices coming in the next fiscal year. #bcpoli @marclee.bsky.social www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc... 'Unfortunately, for Alberta’s immigrant communities that have already weathered xenophobic scapegoating for the duration of the campaign, the worst of it may be yet to come.'

Economist @marclee.bsky.social said the ongoing trade war with the US is being used as an excuse to fast-track major project...at the expense of environmental protection... “It's just pure growth and extraction for very short-term benefit and long-term costs.” www.aljazeera.com/economy/long...

Taxing the rich in Canada: Lessons from the B.C. election. By @marclee.bsky.social #bcpoli #wealthtax #inequality @policyalternatives.ca theclarion.ca/viewpoint/ca...

www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc... 'the summit offered up a prospectus or “deal book” of 167 projects across the country. ..Let’s take a closer look at a leaked version of the deal book and what it tells us about federal and provincial priorities.' @policyalternatives.ca @marclee.bsky.social

New from me: I analyze the leaked "deal book" and its 167 projects from last month's Canada Investment Summit, and what it tells us about government priorities www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

B.C.'s political parties have offered up a number of policy ideas, as the province grapples with big health care challenges I look at how these proposals do—or don't—align with the evidence and policy experience www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc... #bcpoli

Next up in @ccpa's BC election series: Andrew Longhurst diagnoses the challenges facing BC's health care system and considers the remedies on offer. www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

New in @ccpa's BC election series: @RachelPettigrew argues against law-and-order approaches to addictions and mental health, in favour of an evidence-based humane approach grounded in appropriately-funded public services. www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

Senior Economist with the @ccpabc.bsky.social, @marclee.bsky.social said the Conservatives’ tax-cut plan “moves the deficit completely in the wrong direction,” costing between $2 billion and $4 billion. #bcpoli www.richmond-news.com/highlights/b...

All political parties must make an unqualified commitment that the basic human rights of every person— and every people— are sacred and non-negotiable. @marclee.bsky.social @policyalternatives.ca #bcpoli www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

"The real threat is a political system that repeatedly forces First Nations to prove and defend our rights in court instead of providing a durable, co-developed framework for governments to work together. This is a problem DRIPA has begun to address." www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

In British Columbia’s election, public auto insurance is in the crosshairs. How does the system work—and compare to other provinces? By @marclee.bsky.social #bcpoli @policyalternatives.ca www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

BC auto insurance rates in 2026 are a total of 0.4% higher than in 2017. In the rest of Canada the average increase was 46% over the same period, and as much as 117% in neighbouring Alberta,” writes my colleague @marclee.bsky.social #bcpoli www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc... ‘British Columbians most likely don’t realize how good the public system has been in keeping a lid on rising auto insurance prices in recent years.’ @policyalternatives.ca @marclee.bsky.social

Great detail here from @marclee.bsky.social for @policyalternatives.ca on why public auto insurance saves so much for drivers (just like public health insurance does for people): www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc.... Highly relevant to #bcpoli rn

Anxious about your right-wing uncle trashing BC's public auto insurance system during Thanksgiving dinner? We got you covered. New post looks at the numbers behind ICBC and the overall benefits of public auto insurance www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

“For households with income up to $150,000 to $160,000, you’re definitely better off in B.C. compared to any other province, including Alberta,” said @marclee.bsky.social. #bcpoli @policyalternatives.ca vancouversun.com/news/bc-elec...

www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc... ‘Asking the most well-off to pay a bit more should not be a hard sell at a time when our province is mired in a trade war, and has many pressing challenges that need public support.’ @marclee.bsky.social @policyalternatives.ca

New from me: a closer look at the NDP's proposed upper-income tax increase for BC. Tl;dr: I like it and crunch some of the relevant numbers www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

'In the remaining time of the election campaign, voters need BC’s political parties to table costed platforms that put numbers to their promises—and provide clarity about their financial decision-making should they win the electoral prize.' @marclee.bsky.social @policyalternatives.ca

With the election promises starting to fly, here's a primer on BC's fiscal situation. It's not as bad as you've heard but some tough trade-offs will need to be made in the 2027 budget. www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

"Clean energy is no longer a requirement. Now pipelines and high-carbon facilities can qualify for...generous new writeoffs..." Why? Ottawa is stepping in to reduce the uncertainty the fossil fuel industry faces, explains @marclee.bsky.social. At a very high price. www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

youtu.be/kfI-_5HhABM oh boy, you’re in for a treat—check out the 2026 Rosenbluth Lecture featuring @lindamcquaig.bsky.social, Neil Brooks and their newest book ‘Cancelling Billionaires.’ @marclee.bsky.social @policyalternatives.ca

www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc... ‘the reality is that the PMD opens the doors to a lot of dirty investments, including oil and gas pipelines, (higher-carbon) LNG facilities and mining investments.’ @marclee.bsky.social @policyalternatives.ca

What you need to know about the Productivity Mega Deduction, the latest measure purportedly designed to induce an investment boom. By @marclee.bsky.social #cdnpoli #cdnecon @policyalternatives.ca www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

This is a great, balanced overview of the so-called 'mega' depreciation deduction announced by Ottawa, from @marclee.bsky.social at @policyalternatives.ca: www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc.... Including long-lived petroleum assets (pipelines & LNG plants) is dubious & harmful to the climate.

"The [BC] government "appears rudderless, unable to articulate a clear vision for the province apart from ever more mining and fossil fuel development," @marclee.bsky.social wrote. #bcpoli @policyalternatives.ca www.nationalobserver.com/2026/09/22/n...

“I think if you just take out rent controls, landlords are going to make a lot more money. But...[t]enantsenants are going to be absolutely worse off. It’s not just a market for them. It’s their homes. It’s the foundation of their lives.” @marclee.bsky.social #bcpoli theprovince.com/opinion/colu...

New from me: a closer look at the new Productivity Mega Deduction from last week's investment summit. The problem is less it won’t spur investment but its enormous climate and environmental side effects, and substantial fiscal cost to the federal budget. www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

I’m here with @marclee.bsky.social & Rachel Pettigrew from @policyalternatives.ca Excited to hear from Linda McQuaig and Neil Brooks at the annual Rosenbluth Lecture Their NEW book is out now!

Senior Economist @marclee.bsky.social weighs in on the snap election in #BritishColumbia, which he calls "unnecessary." #bcpoli @policyalternatives.ca www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

My hot take on the BC election nobody wants but the Premier #bcpoli www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc... ‘Been sleeping through the trade war, so far? Let’s catch you up.’ @marclee.bsky.social @policyalternatives.ca @ccpa-tirp.bsky.social

New from me: an update on the US-Canada trade war. I recap how we got here and take a closer look at what the new Trump trade measures mean for Canada. www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

“It didn’t used to be like this,” said report co-author @davidmaccdn.bsky.social. “B.C. used to be a leader [in lowering child care fees], but the progress has stalled.” #bcpoli @policyalternatives.ca vancouversun.com/news/bc-citi...

ICYMI: Check out the recording of this week's webinar: No trade deal with the U.S. Now what? @policyalternatives.ca experts Stuart Trew and @marclee.bsky.social consider the impacts of the dramatic breakdown of trade talks between Canada and the U.S #CanadaUSTradeWar www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvTe...

Economist at @policyalternatives.ca, @marclee.bsky.social, said that while the budget error is a small share of the province’s nearly $100-billion budget, he is worried B.C. is selling its non-renewable gas resources at “fire-sale prices.” www.biv.com/news/economy...

Join @jimbostanford.bsky.social, Laura Macdonald (@carleton.ca), Angelo DiCaro (@unifor.org), @marclee.bsky.social + Stuart Trew Wed @ Noon ET for a discussion about the Canada-US trade war. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

‘We review what comes next: the new section 338 tariffs of 50%; Canadian retaliation against the new tariffs; & the need for deeper industrial & trade policies to pivot the Canadian economy away from the US. But first, a look at the bad deal on the table’ @marclee.bsky.social @ccpa-tirp.bsky.social

Canada was right to walk about from a bogus deal; it’s time to build more internal economic strength. By @marclee.bsky.social and Stuart Trew. @policyalternatives.ca @ccpa-tirp.bsky.social #CanadaUSTradeWar #cdnpoli www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...