Alex Hemingway

In this discussion, expert Alex Hemingway, a Senior Economist at BC Policy Solutions, helps unravel the complexities of the 2025 federal budget. He highlights contradictions between lofty goals and cuts to public services. They delve into the limitations of the Climate Competitiveness Strategy and question the effectiveness of private investments in housing. Additionally, they explore untapped revenue potentials like wealth taxes, suggesting that a targeted tax could raise $40 billion in the first year. Political strategies to drive change also come into focus.