Canadian public commentary and media analysis by Eric Lombardi
Eric Lombardi: U.S. government spending rises with high taxes and dysfunctional systems
Eric Lombardi criticized current U.S. government fiscal policy, describing spending as continually increasing while taxes remain high and systems become more dysfunctional each year. Lombardi ...
Pushes for below 50 percent top income tax rate and simpler corporate incentives, Eric Lombardi writes
Eric Lombardi said he is looking for signs of a broader tax reform agenda in today’s budget from François-Philippe Champagne and Mark Carney. Lombardi would like to see the top marginal income ...
Eric Lombardi: Opening up finance and insurance is under consideration
Eric Lombardi expressed surprise that the possibility of opening up finance and insurance is being considered. Lombardi commented that this development was unexpected and ...
Stelco acquisition seen as clear anticompetitive case, Eric Lombardi argues
Eric Lombardi described the acquisition of Stelco as a clear-cut case of deliberately anticompetitive behavior. He stated that this situation exemplifies when a liberal capitalist government ...
Eric Lombardi: France keeps property tax assessments at 1970 values with revaluation only on renovations
France's property tax system keeps valuations and assessments fixed at 1970 values, with revaluations occurring only when renovations are made. Eric Lombardi described France's property tax ...
Ontario economic strategy introduces new approach, Eric Lombardi notes
Eric Lombardi said that Lee’s economic plan offers a different approach to economic development in Ontario compared to existing methods. Lombardi considers the current government’s way of ...
Eric Lombardi: Differences in nominal GDP growth and 10-year bond yields in advanced democracies
Eric Lombardi compared the difference between nominal GDP growth and 10-year bond yields among a selection of advanced democracies, including the U.S. and France. Lombardi cited data referenced by ...
Canada needs new investment drivers, Eric Lombardi argues
Eric Lombardi calls attention to the current state of investment in Canada, stating that pension funds should be viewed as indicators of opportunity rather than as direct sources of investment ...
Eric Lombardi: Divergence of asset prices and income impacts youth outlook
Eric Lombardi points to the widening gap between asset prices, specifically housing, and income since the global financial crisis as a significant factor behind economic challenges and rising ...
Building infrastructure can unlock economic development in Northern Ontario, Eric Lombardi notes
Eric Lombardi attended the Northern and Rural Ontario Commission’s Road to Victory Gala in Sudbury. He discussed the significant role Northern Ontario can play in shaping the province’s ...
Eric Lombardi: Ontario has few investor projects at lowest potential value
Eric Lombardi reports receiving a copy of the Canadian Investor Summit prospectus ahead of the upcoming event. According to Lombardi, the document confirms that Ontario has relatively few projects ...
Regulatory red tape and costs remain unresolved, Eric Lombardi notes
Eric Lombardi criticizes the persistent rise of regulatory barriers in the economy, noting that after 8 years there is more red tape than ever. He points to unresolved issues in land use, ...
Eric Lombardi: Canadian investors missing out on Toronto-Waterloo tech talent
Eric Lombardi points to the impressive data on Toronto-Waterloo's role in educating top technology talent. He argues this is not just a concern for policymakers in light of lost wealth, but also a ...
Ontario ranks low among developed economies, Eric Lombardi notes
Eric Lombardi states that Ontario has been one of the worst-performing economies in the developed world. He adds that while voters want change, they are not seeking a return to previous ...
Eric Lombardi: Canada sees 11 percent growth in trade with non-U.S. countries in 2025
Eric Lombardi highlights strong job growth in Canada and the country's push to engage more in global trade. According to Lombardi, imports and exports with non-U.S. countries were up 11 percent ...
Median and average weekly earnings up 10 percent over 15 years, Eric Lombardi notes
Eric Lombardi points out that both the LFS Median and SEPH average weekly earnings increased from approximately $1,200 to $1,320 between 2010 and 2025. This represents a total gain of about 10 ...
Eric Lombardi: Canada and Ontario fiscal path could improve without major service cuts
Eric Lombardi raises the possibility that Canada and Ontario could address their fiscal challenges without imposing major cuts to public services. He further suggests that it may be possible to ...
Reimagining education and stablecoins at TO Tech Week, Eric Lombardi notes
Eric Lombardi attended TO Tech Week and shared perspectives on reimagining education in an era defined by AI. He also participated in discussions about stablecoins, empowering innovation, and ...
Eric Lombardi: Bank of Canada digital currency not needed, focus should be on Open Banking
Eric Lombardi argues that Canada does not need a digital currency issued by the Bank of Canada and suggests that the government should instead prioritize initiatives like Open Banking. He points ...
Building an export-led economy requires companies with specialized expertise, Eric Lombardi argues
Eric Lombardi argues that many politicians misunderstand basic economic principles, particularly regarding export-led growth. He advocates for an economic strategy where companies focus on ...
