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Three recessions tell Ontario’s debt story

In 1990, Ontario’s debt-to-GDP ratio stood at 13 per cent.


12:19PM
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Trudeau government should target high tax rates during COVID recovery and beyond

In total, 48 U.S. jurisdictions have lower top PIT rates than every Canadian province.


12:00AM
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Trudeau tax hikes would do more harm than good

Canada’s personal income tax rates are among the highest in the industrialized world.


11:29AM
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‘Creative destruction’ can help Canada recover from COVID recession

Barriers to entrepreneurship and innovation are significant in Canada.


9:41AM
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Canada’s stabilization program overdue for a rethink

Alberta became eligible for stabilization payments in 2015/16 and 2016/2017.


9:28AM
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Ford government must prepare for post-COVID spending cuts

Ontario’s budget deficit may eclipse $21 billion this year.


10:16AM
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Ontario budget deficit likely larger than forecast

The Ford government projected a deficit of $20.5 billion for 2020-21.


10:12AM
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It’s easier for governments to increase spending than bring it back down

Governments can find themselves at a new baseline spending level far in excess of revenues.