David Macdonald
David Macdonald is a senior economist with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, known for his expertise in labor economics and public policy. He has frequently advocated for reforms to Canada’s employment insurance system, particularly emphasizing the need for more flexible eligibility criteria and quicker access to benefits during economic crises, such as trade disputes.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 6.00 | 0.21% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 79,509 | $1,700,000 | 3,556$ |
| Totals | 1 | 38,005,238 | 79,509 | $1,700,000 | 3,556$ |
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Canada:
David Macdonald is a senior economist who discussed the implications of airport fees and competition in Canada.
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North Macedonia:
David Macdonald researches the ecology of carnivores in human environments.
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Canada:
David Macdonald, a senior economist with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, commented on the employment losses in the region.
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Canada:
David Macdonald is the CCPA senior economist who authored the report on the national child-care program.
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Canada:
David Macdonald is a senior economist who commented on the potential impacts of public service cuts.
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Canada:
David MacDonald predicts specific cuts will be made via 'stealth' over the coming months.
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Canada:
The report, written by senior economist with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives David Macdonald, says the federal public service could lose up to 57,000 employees by 2028.
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Canada:
David Macdonald, an economist with the centre, said even though fees have dropped significantly everywhere, the federal government is unlikely to meet its self-imposed deadline.
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Canada:
David Macdonald, senior economist at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, discussed the growing compensation ratios between CEOs and average workers.
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United Kingdom:
David MacDonald, a political science professor at Guelph University in Ontario from Treaty 4 lands in Regina, Saskatchewan, warned that questions of reconciliation with First Nations are being drowned out by the noisy surge of patriotism provoked by the US president.
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