@marclee.bsky.social
Economist, talking head, Vancouver.
@policyalternatives.caReposted by @marclee.bsky.socialIn 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
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@alonghurst.bsky.socialReposted by @marclee.bsky.socialBC 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
@ershaker.bsky.socialReposted by @marclee.bsky.socialwww.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
@jimbostanford.bsky.socialReposted by @marclee.bsky.socialGreat 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
@marclee.bsky.socialAnxious 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
@policyalternatives.caReposted by @marclee.bsky.social“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...
@ershaker.bsky.socialReposted by @marclee.bsky.socialwww.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
@marclee.bsky.socialNew 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
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@ershaker.bsky.socialReposted by @marclee.bsky.social'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
@marclee.bsky.socialWith 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.
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@policyalternatives.caReposted by @marclee.bsky.social"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...
@ershaker.bsky.socialReposted by @marclee.bsky.socialyoutu.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
@ershaker.bsky.socialReposted by @marclee.bsky.socialwww.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
@policyalternatives.caReposted by @marclee.bsky.socialWhat 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
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@jimbostanford.bsky.socialReposted by @marclee.bsky.socialThis 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.
@policyalternatives.caReposted by @marclee.bsky.social"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...
@policyalternatives.caReposted by @marclee.bsky.social“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
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@marclee.bsky.socialNew 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.
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@alonghurst.bsky.socialReposted by @marclee.bsky.socialThe BC government called a snap election that no one wants, writes @marclee.bsky.social
The @policyalternatives.ca BC-based team will have ongoing analysis of where the parties stand across fiscal policy, health care, climate, child care & more
@alonghurst.bsky.socialReposted by @marclee.bsky.socialI’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!
