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The ‘corporate welfare bums’ are back in business

The Volkswagen handout prompted automaker Stellantis to halt construction of an electric vehicle battery factory.


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Stellantis ‘deal’ underscores intrinsic problems with corporate welfare

Federal, provincial and local governments spent more than $352 billion subsidizing firms from 2007 to 2019.


12:30PM
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Governments in Canada spent more than $350 billion on corporate welfare

Government should help foster a pro-growth environment that gives all businesses the opportunity to thrive.


8:41AM
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Ottawa’s corporate welfare won’t spur economic growth

The federal government plans to spend an estimated $13 billion on subsidies for Volkswagen’s Ontario battery plant.


3:36PM
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Federal budget ramps up corporate welfare—funded by taxpayers

By 2027/28, the forecasted annual cost of federal debt interest will exceed $50 billion—or more than $1,200 per Canadian.


11:17AM
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Ottawa destroying child-care market

The government heavily tilted the field against private operators who serve the majority of the market.


1:32PM
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Ottawa has long troubled history of writing cheques

The auditor general found that $4.6 billion in payments for programs such as CERB were made to individuals who were ineligible.


10:03AM
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Ontario government should end unnecessary ‘training’ subsidies

The province plans to spend more than $200 million on employment and skills training.


9:27AM
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Ontario government doles out corporate welfare

The province plans to give $500 million in loans and grants to a steel manufacturer in Hamilton.


9:36AM
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Ford should butt out of Ontario’s business

The Ford government plans to invest $100 million of taxpayer money in technology companies.