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Janvier 17, 2023 11:55AM

B.C. government ramped up spending after 2017 election
Ben Eisen
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B.C. government ramped up spending after 2017 election

The provincial budget forecasts a large increase in debt over the next few years relative to the size of the economy.

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bc government, bc government spending, british columbia finances, british columbia economy
Janvier 16, 2023 2:34PM

If we’re not ready, immigration comes with heavy costs
Livio Di Matteo
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If we’re not ready, immigration comes with heavy costs

Without accompanying business investment, an increased labour supply will lead to lower per-capita income growth.

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canadian immigration, immigration, costs of immigration
Janvier 12, 2023 10:41AM

Canada’s eligibility age for government retirement benefits still stuck in the past
Ben Eisen
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Canada’s eligibility age for government retirement benefits still stuck in the past

An aging population means more spending on health care and income support for older people.

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age of eligibility, canadian seniors, senior workers, seniors, retirement benefits
Décembre 26, 2022 3:30AM

Higher taxes hit middle-income earners in Atlantic Canada
Alex Whalen, Ben Eisen
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Higher taxes hit middle-income earners in Atlantic Canada

In all four Atlantic provinces, workers at the national average income level must earn more than $152 to boost their after-tax income by $100.

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middle-income, income tax rates, income taxes, middle-class taxes, atlantic canada economy
Décembre 21, 2022 10:56AM

Ontario’s fiscal challenges—is there political will to address them?
Ben Eisen, Jake Fuss
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Ontario’s fiscal challenges—is there political will to address them?

Despite years of criticizing its predecessors for reckless spending, the Ford government has followed a similar fiscal path.

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ontario finances, ontario's finances, Ontario fiscal, ontario government, ontario government spending
Décembre 15, 2022 8:51AM

Ontario government should not give government workers large pay increases
Ben Eisen, Jake Fuss
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Ontario government should not give government workers large pay increases

Government workers in the province enjoy higher wages and benefits compared to similar private-sector workers.

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ontario's finances, ontario government, public sector compensation, ontario government spending
Décembre 7, 2022 9:30AM

Ontario’s government debt actually increased last year by $6.8 billion
Ben Eisen, Jake Fuss
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Ontario’s government debt actually increased last year by $6.8 billion

Ontario’s net debt increased from $373.6 billion in 2020/21 to $380.4 billion in 2021/22.

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ontario debt, ontario's debt, ontario government debt, ontario government spending
Décembre 2, 2022 10:21AM

Despite balanced operating budget in 2021/22, Ontario faces mountain of debt

Ben Eisen, Jake Fuss
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Despite balanced operating budget in 2021/22, Ontario faces mountain of debt

The province holds $380.4 billion in debt—or nearly $26,000 per Ontarian.

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ontario debt, ontario government debt, ontario budget, ontario's debt, ontario government spending
Novembre 29, 2022 3:22PM

Saskatchewan government must resist urge to spend windfall
Tegan Hill
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Saskatchewan government must resist urge to spend windfall

The province eliminated its rainy-day account in 2007/08.

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saskatchewan, saskatchewan budget, saskatchewan economy, saskatchewan prosperity
Novembre 25, 2022 1:14PM

Trudeau government targets law-abiding gunowners, again
Gary Mauser
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Trudeau government targets law-abiding gunowners, again

Research shows that previous legislation prohibiting the possession and acquisition of certain firearms made no discernable impact on homicide rates.

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gun control, gun legislation, gun regulations, gun violence

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