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Alberta government should use unexpected windfall to stop resource rollercoaster
By limiting the amount of resource revenue included in the budget, the fund could restore discipline to government spending. ...
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Ford government thwarts development during housing crisis in the GTA
There are 360 homes for every 1,000 GTA residents—well below the Canadian average. ...
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It shouldn’t take three levels of government to pay for a train
The prime minister is making the rounds, pledging money for various public transportation projects. ...
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More government money won’t move needle on housing affordability
The federal government plans to spend billions on “affordable” housing over the next several years. ...
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Red tape—not greedy companies—drives Canada’s housing crisis
A recent report showed that Canada has fewer housing units per capita than any other G7 country. ...
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Furey government must reduce spending to right fiscal ship
Newfoundland and Labrador's budget deficit stands at $825 million. ...
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Post-COVID housing squeeze will hurt lower-income residents
In the Greater Toronto Area, the detached housing market is hot while the market for apartments and condos is not. ...
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Ontario continues to accumulate debt more quickly than Quebec
Quebec reduced its debt-to-GDP ratio by 3.4 per cent. ...
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Alberta’s government debt interest costs continue to soar
According to budget forecasts, debt interest payments will reach $3.3 billion by 2023/24. ...
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Ford government must plot path to budget balance
Appeared in National Newswatch, February 18, 2021 The Ford government released Ontario’s 2020/21 third quarter fiscal update last week. As expected, the numbers were ugly. The Department of Finance now anticipates a $38.5 billion budget deficit for this ...