education spending

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Party leadership hopeful makes erroneous claims about school choice in Alberta

If the government operates a short list of school options, it won’t provide the diversity many families require.


1:20PM
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Ontario government’s tuition freeze doubles down on failed policies

As the government withdraws funding, it can also withdraw regulatory and administrative burdens.


9:30AM
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All provinces—not just Alberta—should embrace charter schools

According to long-term trends, public school spending is rising while test scores are falling.


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Canadians in three provinces will spend roughly the same on debt interest as K-12 education

Provincial and federal net debt has increased by $1.0 trillion from 2007/08 to 2023/24.


2:30AM
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Spending on public schools reaches new heights despite teacher union rhetoric

Compensation for education employees including teachers grew by more than 25 per cent over eight years.


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Quebec’s tuition hike punishes out-of-province students, rejects spirit of federal cash transfer

The province will receive an expected $1.37 billion from the Canada Social Transfer in 2023/24.


10:54AM
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Government spending doesn’t buy happiness

Ottawa's child-care program simply shifted the form of care away from parents’ preference and towards the government-subsidized option.


11:09AM
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Don’t believe teachers' unions that say Ontario schools are underfunded

Ontario union leaders claim public education is underfunded and students are suffering as a result. But the data tell a different story.