economic growth

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New Brunswick’s waning economic freedom part of region-wide crisis

In 2019, government spending equaled a remarkable 55 per cent of Atlantic Canada's economy.


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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.


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Focus on economic growth and the Millennials will be alright

In Canada, housing and pension assets comprise the largest sources of household wealth.


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Premier Ford should look west for tax advice

Alberta will reduce its corporate income tax rate to 8 per cent.


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Energy use can help stimulate post-COVID recovery in Canada

A 10 per cent increase in energy consumption is associated with a 1.2 per cent increase in economic activity.


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Fostering economic growth through ‘creative destruction’

The profit and loss system provides quick feedback on the quality of innovation.


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Canada’s gloomy economic outlook may put federal finances at risk

The Bank of Canada recently reiterated its long-term expectation that economic growth will decline to 1.3 per cent.