atlantic canada

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Atlantic Canadians feel overtaxed—and believe governments are underdelivering

Residents in the region pay some of the highest tax rates on personal income, goods and services.


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Nine out of 10 parents in Atlantic Canada support standardized testing

Standardized testing provides an objective assessment of student progress and proficiency in core subjects.


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Large governments in the Maritimes stifle economic growth

In the last year of reliable data before the pandemic, government spending in Nova Scotia represented 60.2 per cent of the economy.


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Pursue natural gas in Atlantic region

Atlantic Canada has the potential to alleviate Europe’s natural gas shortfall while generating investment and jobs here at home.


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Atlantic Canada—no room for fiscal complacency

In the Maritimes, a larger share of provincial revenue comes from Ottawa than in any of the other provinces.