COVID

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COVID-related spending increases threaten future economic growth

Since the 1970s, Canada’s spending-to-GDP ratio has always been larger than the ideal range to maximize economic growth.


9:56AM
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Canada lags behind most industrialized countries on key economic, fiscal indicators

Federal government spending is expected to increase by more than 68 per cent in 2020-21.


9:46AM
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Trudeau government creating harmful work disincentives for many Canadians

At $38,000, the benefit it begins to get “clawed back” at a rate of 50 cents on the dollar.


10:08AM
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Post-COVID recovery should encourage growth of private sector in Canada

The relative size of government in Canada is well beyond the “optimal” size for promoting productivity growth.


11:45AM
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COVID is superspreading convenient health care

Canadian health-care authorities must revisit rates of reimbursement for virtual visits.


10:59AM
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Trudeau government must improve investment climate to ‘build back better’

Canada's ranking has plummeted in global competitiveness report cards.


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Trudeau government spending billions to make people better off than before recession

There are an estimated 177,700 CERB-eligible spouses living in households with at least $100,000 in income.