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Août 30, 2019 11:58AM

Alberta’s government finances require swift reform, reduction in spending
Steve Lafleur
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Alberta’s government finances require swift reform, reduction in spending

The Blue Ribbon Panel and the Kenney government face a daunting fiscal challenge.

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government spending, alberta deficit, alberta finances, blue ribbon panel, alberta government spending
Mai 10, 2019 8:28AM

Admiral Norman and the cost of military contracts
William Watson
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Admiral Norman and the cost of military contracts

In fact, $700 million represents the taxes paid by almost 83,000 Canadians.

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military spending, canadas military, military procurement
Mai 3, 2019 3:28PM

Golf is great—but don’t even think about subsidizing it
William Watson
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Golf is great—but don’t even think about subsidizing it

When I play 18 holes, the person who benefits is me.

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golf, government subsidies
Mars 29, 2019 10:11AM

“STiK” is Ottawa’s acronym for “social transfer in kind."
William Watson
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How Canada STiKs it to the middle class

“STiK” is Ottawa’s acronym for “social transfer in kind."

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canada social transfer, middle class, statistics canada
Mars 22, 2019 1:28PM

Size of government matters
Jason Clemens, Jake Fuss, Milagros Palacios
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Size of government matters

In 2018-19, per person federal program spending (adjusted for inflation) reached $8,869.

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federal government spending, size of government, optimal size of government, federal spending
Février 20, 2019 2:51PM

B.C. Budget 2019—a missed opportunity

Jake Fuss, Milagros Palacios
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B.C. Budget 2019—a missed opportunity

Over the next three years, net debt is expected to grow almost 25 per cent.

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bc budget, bc capital budget, bc economy
Février 19, 2019 10:50AM

How to restore Alberta’s tax advantage
Steve Lafleur
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How to restore Alberta’s tax advantage

The province has one of the highest top personal income tax rates in North America.

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alberta taxes, alberta advantage, alberta tax system, alberta tax reform
Février 14, 2019 10:33AM

Prime Minister Trudeau's rhetoric reveals deep misunderstanding of taxes
Jason Clemens, Jake Fuss, Milagros Palacios
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Prime Minister Trudeau’s rhetoric reveals deep misunderstanding of taxes

Low-income families now pay more taxes than before this government’s reforms.

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tax increases, tax credit changes, federal personal income taxes
Février 13, 2019 10:37AM

A brief walk through history—government spending by prime minister
Jake Fuss, Milagros Palacios, Jason Clemens
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A brief walk through history—government spending by prime minister

Per-person spending levels reached $8,639 in 2018 under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau—only $72 short of the all-time high.

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prime minister, federal government spending
Janvier 29, 2019 12:08PM

Compensation of government employees consumes half of all program spending in Ontario
Ben Eisen
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Compensation of government employees consumes half of all program spending in Ontario

For comparable jobs, government-sector wages in Ontario are 10.6 per cent higher (on average) than wages in the private sector.

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ontario public sector, public sector compensation, private compensation

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