Kevin Milligan

Alberta’s ‘show me the money’ attitude fans separation talk

The Globe and Mail quoted Kevin Milligan, a professor of economics at UBC, in an article about Albertan politics.

Apr 8, 2019

Falling retail sales confirm suspicions about a slowing economy, but could B.C. weather the storm?

Business in Vancouver spoke to Kevin Milligan, a professor of economics at UBC, about the slowing economy. The article also appeared in Richmond News.

Mar 25, 2019

Big decline in poverty rate offers good news to a government that desperately needs some

The National Post mentioned Kevin Milligan, a professor of economics at UBC, in an article about the decline in poverty in Canada.

Feb 27, 2019

Ontario premier defends carbon tax recession claims in wake of criticism

The Canadian Press spoke to UBC economics professor Kevin Milligan for an article about carbon tax. “BC has had a carbon price for 10 years and we are leading the […]

Jan 23, 2019

New year, new business and residential tax burden

Business in Vancouver mentioned Kevin Milligan, a professor of economics at UBC, in an article about new taxes in B.C. for 2019.

Jan 15, 2019

The federal government has announced that Quebec will receive 13-billion dollars in equalization payments- how do they really work?

Kevin Milligan, a professor at UBC’s School of Economics, was interviewed on Global‘s Lynda Steele Show about equalization payments designed to help poorer provincial governments provide public services.

Dec 13, 2018

Bill Morneau’s fall economic update

Maclean’s quoted Kevin Milligan, a professor of economics at UBC, in an article about finance minister Bill Morneau’s interim report on the Liberal government’s fiscal plan. Milligan said that the […]

Nov 22, 2018

Business groups urge Ottawa to go ‘all the way’ in matching Trump’s tax reforms in fiscal update

The National Post quoted Kevin Milligan, a professor of economics at UBC, in an article about tax reforms. Business groups are urging finance minister to match U.S. tax reforms in his […]

Nov 21, 2018

Statistics Canada’s quest for your banking records isn’t a ‘Big Brother’ move.

The Globe and Mail interviewed Kevin Milligan, a UBC economist, for an article about how big data is being used for public policy purposes. “Statistics Canada should and does work […]

Nov 6, 2018

Liberals’ flawed carbon dividend scheme draws flak from Conservatives

The Province and Calgary Herald published an article about the federal government providing a “carbon dividend” rebate to people in provinces where it has imposed a carbon tax. The article […]

Sep 24, 2018

Seeking Office: Econ 101 with Hector Bremner & Kevin Milligan

CiTR interviewed Kevin Milligan, a UBC economist, for a podcast that delves into coverage of the issues and individuals seeking office in the Vancouver mayoral election. Milligan weighed in on […]

Sep 12, 2018

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UBC experts on the federal budget

Finance Minister Bill Morneau will introduce the federal government’s latest budget on Tuesday.

Feb 26, 2018

Income splitting: taxpayer’s dream or policy nightmare?

Income splitting: taxpayer’s dream or policy nightmare?

As the tax deadline nears for Canadians, some plan to take advantage of a new income-splitting tax break for families.

Apr 14, 2015

Mind the parental work gap

Mind the parental work gap

Vancouver School of Economics expert Kevin Milligan sheds light on the employment gap between mothers and fathers.

Sep 15, 2014

UBC experts for B.C. election

From politics to pipelines, UBC experts are available to comment on the upcoming 2013 B.C. election campaign.

Apr 15, 2013

UBC experts for comment on budget 2013

UBC experts are available to provide media commentary and analysis on the March 21 federal budget.

Mar 20, 2013

UBC experts available to comment on Canada’s 2012 budget

UBC experts will be available on March 29 to provide media commentary and analysis on the funding decisions, politics and potential impacts of Canada’s upcoming federal budget.

Mar 27, 2012