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David Macdonald
David Macdonald (he/him) is a senior economist with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. Follow him on X at @DavidMacCdn.
Missing teeth
Executive summary As part of the March 2022 Liberal-NDP Supply and Confidence Agreement, the federal government is creating a national public dental care plan—the most…
Bill C-35 is a chance for the feds to fully implement accessible childcare—if they do it right
Presentation to the Senate Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology consideration of Bill C-35
Canada is building fewer homes today than during pandemic economy shutdown
Interest rate hikes are behind the collapse of new housing
Measuring matters
Provinces must move towards a set-fee model, with an eye on capacity expansion
How much do I need to earn to afford an apartment in my neighbourhood?
Tenants across the country are feeling the pinch from landlords. Just how bad is it where you live?
Can’t afford the rent
Rental wages in Canada 2022 Download 1.53 MB 27 pages Click here to read the full report online. This study examines the gap between the…
Can’t afford the rent
There is no province in Canada where workers can afford an apartment at minimum wage. The neighborhood-level data paints a dire picture of out-of-control rents.
Dawn of the Debt
Governments aren’t households—and their budgets don’t act like them
Vampire consulting firms in the public service
Like a vampire, consulting firms are suave and sophisticated actors that aim to gain the trust of their targets.
Not done yet
[T]he provision of services across a city or territory—not least in terms of mapping where services should be placed—should be overseen by a public agency.…
Is my community a child care desert? New map shows availability across Canada
New research shows that child care availability in Canada has a long way to go
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