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Work & Economics
Policy Memo

Memo: Department of Finance Consultation on Predatory Lending

Cardus made a submission to the Department of Finance's consultation on predatory lending, including considerations on lowering the criminal rate of interest, increasing access to low-cost, small-value credit, and on additional revisions to the payday lending exemption.

Brian Dijkema Johanna Lewis

November 30, 2023

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Work & Economics
Policy Brief

Policy Brief: Turning Aces Into Assets

The Case For Gambling Reform In Ontario

Johanna Lewis Brian Dijkema

June 21, 2022

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Work & Economics
Research Report

Turning Aces into Assets

Four Options to Help the Government Turn Its Addiction to Gambling Revenue into Assets for the Poor

Johanna Lewis Brian Dijkema

May 28, 2021

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Work & Economics
Policy Memo

Protections for Users of High-Cost Credit

Building a better credit market requires government to look beyond restrictions aimed at suppliers of high-cost loans.

Brian Dijkema Johanna Lewis

April 1, 2021

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Work & Economics
Research Report

Pressing Its Luck

How Ontario Lottery and Gaming Can Work for, Not Against, Low Income Households.

Brian Dijkema Johanna Lewis

June 9, 2020

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Education
Research Report

Flexible Education in an Age of Disruption

Embracing Innovation and Diversity in Ontario K–12 Education

David Hunt

May 25, 2020

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Work & Economics
Research Report

The Changing Face of Payday Lending in Canada

Brian Dijkema

June 26, 2019

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Work & Economics
Research Report

New Powers, New Responsibilities

A Guide for Municipalities on Payday Loan Regulation

Brian Dijkema

April 9, 2018

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Work & Economics
Research Report

Payday Loan Regulations

A Horse Race Between Red Tape and Innovation

Brian Dijkema

January 11, 2018