Jim Stanford
@jimbostanford.bsky.social
Economist and Director of the Centre for Future Work in Vancouver, Canada (https://centreforfuturework.ca/). He/him. Harold Innis Industry Professor, Economics Dept., McMaster University, and Honorary Prof. of Political-Economy, University of Sydney
Here's my recent chat with @ianhanomansing.bsky.social on CBC News Network about Trump's latest tariff grenades. Keep calm and carry on, Canada. The U.S. has as much to lose in aggregate from a bigger trade breakdown as we do: youtube.com/watch?v=20Mb.... #cdnecon #canlab
Jim Stanford on CBC: Trump's Latest Tariffs
YouTube video by Centre For Future Work
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I partnered with the Ont Coalition for Better Child Care and the Assoc of Early Childhood Educators on a new study on the economic benefits being harvested by Ont from the new $10-a-day national child care program: childcareontario.org/stanford-rep.... More jobs, more GDP, more govt rev. /2
New Report: $10aDay Child Care Plan Boosts Ontario GDP by $13.6 Billion, Generating Over $2 Billion in Provincial Revenue for the Ford Government - OCBCC
TORONTO (July 27, 2026) — A new report released today reveals that the expansion of affordable child care services in Ontario has delivered a substantial
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The U.S. uses prison labour (incl. for private firms) more than any other country, hasn't raised its min. wage ($7.25/hr) since 2009, and violates dozens of international labour standards every day. So Trump's new Section 301 tariffs have nothing to do with concern for labour. /2
Very exciting to meet with Canada's Premiers today to discuss the 'other side of the coin' of public health care: Yes it's a big cost, but it's a huge economic driver, too. Jobs, growth, innovation--and a big flowback to govt revenues. Thanks to @cfnu.bsky.social for hosting. #cdnecon #canlab /2
Section 338 in US trade law is obscure & has never been used to impose tariffs in its 96 yrs of existence. Trump's use of it to threaten Canada is hollow & would be defeated in US courts. He is thrashing around trying to look strong despite a growing list of failures. Ignore him.
74% endorsement of a new pattern agreement for @unifor.org members at Ford, making robust gains amidst Trump’s tariff chaos. What an outstanding demonstration of solidarity and resilience. GM and Stellantis next. They’d be foolhardy to challenge this pattern. #canlab #cdnecon
Unifor@unifor.org · 2w agoUnifor members at Ford Motor Company facilities across Canada have voted overwhelmingly in support of a new three-year collective agreement that delivers wage increases, bonuses, pension improvements and more. autotalks.uniforautohub.ca/unifor_autow...
Congratulations to the bargaining committees and all @Unifor.org members at Ford for this new deal. Amazing to see such solid wage & benefit gains, at the same time nailing down future jobs and investments at a time of Trump-induced chaos for the industry. 👍✊🏼🙏🏼 #canlab
These lovely rules should apply everywhere in life, not just at the rec centre. Respect, cooperation, participation. But far too woke for those nostalgic for “warrior culture.”
Policy Releases starting JULY 6: Game Changers Launch: “The Economy We Deserve” U.S. focus but some Canadian content @jimbostanford.bsky.social Many topics covered - including UBI e.g. @scottsantens.com JULY 13 A Universal Basic Income for Children Nancy Folbre peri.umass.edu/gamechangers/
Game Changers: Economic Policies for a Working America
Game Changers presents policymakers with bold, new ideas to build a stronger, fairer, greener, and more inclusive economy for all Americans.
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In time for Canada Day, a powerful 4-part video series from re-generation, "How to Buy a Country." It gives the essential backstory to our fight for survival against Trump: free trade, staples dependence, and political domination. Trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=r5-3.... #cdnpoli /2
How to Buy a Country | Official Trailer
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Game Changers is a very hopeful project based at PERI at @umassamherst.bsky.social, assembling a whole menu of progressive economic alternatives to the chaos & repression wrought by Trump. Watch for relevant, pragmatic policy proposals from 30 of America's top economists. youtu.be/c2Nw9QW6Afw?... /2
Game Changers: Economic Policies for a Working America
YouTube video by Political Economy Research Institute (PERI)
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Why does Canada make cars anyway, Jamieson Greer asks? Because we make them better than America does. And we spend $100 b/yr buying 2 million of them! @unifor.org's 2026 round of talks with Ford can highlight the industry's staying power here. #canlab www.thestar.com/business/opi...
Despite Trump tariffs, Unifor talks with Ford the perfect moment to showcase Canada's auto sector
Both the union and the company have emphasized these negotiations as an opportunity to impart some badly-needed stability to an industry beset by Trump-induced chaos.
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2026 major auto bargaining kicked off this week, with talks opening between @unifor.org and Ford Canada. Here's my take in @thestar.com: www.thestar.com/business/opi.... Amidst the chaos of Trump's tariffs, these talks could bring some badly-needed stability & hope. #cdnecon #canlab
Despite Trump tariffs, Unifor talks with Ford the perfect moment to showcase Canada's auto sector
Both the union and the company have emphasized these negotiations as an opportunity to impart some badly-needed stability to an industry beset by Trump-induced chaos.
thestar.com
Inflation busts thru the Bank of Canada's target range, now 3.2% (from 1.8% in Feb), with early signs petroleum prices are spilling over into other prices (CPI excl. gasoline rose to 2.2%). Nothing to do with supply, demand, or output costs in Canada. 100% due to war and oil. /2
In our news release yesterday about the threat of continuing oil-fueled inflation, I expressed skepticism that Trump's deal would fully & permanently reopen the Strait. In my heart of hearts, though, I confess I thought it'd last more than 1 day. mailchi.mp/b78a1f6fe7ef... #cdnecon
This is a great overview by Madeline Mazak for @windsorstar.bsky.social on @unifor.org's talks with the Detroit 3 automakers, which start Monday with Ford. I argue these talks are a chance to nail down a bit of stability amidst Donald Trump's chaos: windsorstar.com/news/local-n.... #cdnecon
Detroit automakers enter consequential round of bargaining with union
Unifor sits down with Ford Motor Co. on Monday to begin what could be most consequential round of bargaining with Detroit Three automakers.
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Thank you John Kirk and Stephen Kimber for calling out the Canadian government's failure to protect Canadian interests in the cross-fire of Trump's illegal blockade of Cuba: www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti.... We've learned that sucking up to Trump accomplishes nothing.
Opinion: Why is Canada not standing up for Canadian businesses in Cuba?
The ‘elbows up’ rhetoric rings false in the face of American aggression
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Don't hold your breath that Trump's 'peace deal' will bring gas prices & broader inflation down quickly. New release from Centre for Future Work (leading to Monday's CPI data): expect months of higher prices, even IF the Strait genuinely reopens: mailchi.mp/b78a1f6fe7ef... #cdnecon
News Release: Iran Deal Won’t Cure Inflation for Months
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Whether real GDP growth is slightly below or slightly above zero, is irrelevant. What matters is boosting spending power & investment in all sectors (including the public sector) to offset the damage of Trump's madness. My take for @thestar.com: www.thestar.com/opinion/cont... #cdnecon
Jim Stanford: A technical recession is more about politics than economics
There’s no doubt Canada’s economy is facing tough times. But whether GDP growth is slightly above zero, or slightly below, is irrelevant. The critical priority is to boost spending, investment,
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Congratulations to Salmaan Khan & colleagues at York U's Islamophobia Research Hub for this path-breaking new report on 'Working While Muslim': yorku.ca/laps/researc.... Very important step forward in understanding and measuring the barriers to decent employment for Muslim Cdns #canlab /2
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I joined Deana Sumanac-Johnson on CBC News Channel yesterday to discuss GDP data and the 'technical' recession: cbc.ca/player/play/.... This one is as 'technical' as you can get: real GDP fell $900m (on a $3 trillion economy), mostly because of a quirky jump in gold imports. #cdnecon /2
Economist Jim Stanford on Canada's "technical" recession and the prospect of higher inflation
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Trump's war on Iran didn't change the price of making gasoline in Canada one iota--and we produce far more than we use. So why are Canadians paying 60c more per litre?? It doesn't have to be that way. I discuss with Brent Bambury for CBC's 'Day 6': cbc.ca/listen/live-.... #canlab /2
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Trump's 'deal' with Iran was another fake, gas prices are heading back up. In today's @thetyee.ca, I ask the obvious question: why is there NO connection between the cost of producing gasoline in Canada, and what it sells for: thetyee.ca/Analysis/202.... #cdnecon #canlab /2
We Can Lower Gas Prices. Here’s How | The Tyee
Exploding the ‘market’ myth that Canada’s petroleum prices must be linked to the Persian Gulf.
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Here's the latest newsletter from the @futurework.bsky.social in Australia: mailchi.mp/a75deed0f48f.... Very impressive flow of high-quality research and commentary on the full range of issues facing workers--incl. right to strike, work from home, productivity, and more.
The latest research, articles and opinion pieces from the Centre for Future Work
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Here's the video recording from our Centre for Future Work webinar yesterday, discussing our new report on the impacts on Canadians from the current oil price shock: youtube.com/watch?v=ErNI.... Many thanks to @dtcochrane.bsky.social and @atiyactions.bsky.social for joining us! #canlab /2
A Sequel We Don't Want: What the 2026 Oil Price Shock Will Cost Canadians
YouTube video by Centre For Future Work
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We're looking forward to this webinar with @jimbostanford.bsky.social tomorrow! Our team lead, Atiya Jaffar, will be one of the guest speakers. Join us: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Still time to register for our Centre for Future Work webinar tomorrow (Thursday) May 21, 1pm ET (10am PT), on our new report, "A Sequel We Don't Want." Please register at us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi.... We'll cover how much Canadians will pay cuz of the latest oil shock. #canlab /2
StatsCan reports a 2.8% yr/yr increase in consumer prices in April, up from 1.8% in February, led by higher gasoline and other petroleum products. The worst is yet to come, however, as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. We project 4% or higher soon: cdn.prod.website-files.com/679d4ed301fa... /2
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Tomorrow's StatCan CPI report will be bad: 3% yr/yr or more. But that's just the beginning. New Centre for Future Work research adds up the costs to Cdns from this new oil shock: centreforfuturework.ca/2026/05/17/a.... Inflation will hit 4.2% even if Strait of Hormuz reopens tomorrow. #cdnecon /2
