David Macdonald

David Macdonald

economist Canada

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
21,927
Power
872$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 7.00 0.03% +0% 67,886,011 21,927 $2,700,000 872$
Totals 1 67,886,011 21,927 $2,700,000 872$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom 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. 7

The Guardian: King Charles’s visit brings frustration for First Nations amid ‘backslide in reconciliation’ | Canada

Canada Canada: David Macdonald, senior economist at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, said it would have been better to target tax-deferment schemes and Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) rebates at employers. 5

The Globe and Mail: Trade war support programs more geared to companies than workers, economists say

Canada Canada: David Macdonald is a senior economist with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives advocating for reforms to Canada's employment insurance system. 7

The Globe and Mail: Economists call on Ottawa to reform employment insurance as trade war begins