In the first of two papers for the Macdonald-Laurier institute examining the history and impact of drug price controls in Canada, I argue for doing away with the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board and leading nations toward a more equitable sharing of the costs of pharmaceutical development. The first paper is here, and the second will be published shortly.
Richard C. Owens: The Emergencies Act wasn’t the only sledgehammer
The invocation of the Emergencies Act against the Freedom Convoy was egregiously wrong, a heavy-handed abuse by a callous government. But while it got all the attention, a civil action, which is as troubling, began. My op-ed in the Financial Post.
Subsidizing innovation doesn’t work
Trying to subsidize our way to an innovative, productive economy is perverse and stupid. Read why in my Financial Post op-ed, here.
2020 Hindsight
Here’s my piece for the National Post, reflecting on the lessons of 2020.