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1. Attracting more people key to Atlantic Canada’s future

   The recent inflow of people to the region does not mean the problem of outmigration has been solved. ...

2. The evidence is clear—P.E.I. must balance its budget

   The province's net debt will top $2.6 billion, which breaks down to $16,285 per Islander. ...

3. Outdated EI system adds to Atlantic Canada’s labour challenges

   More than 267,000 Atlantic Canadians currently receive some form of EI benefit. ...

4. Maritime provinces vulnerable to any future changes to equalization program

   In 2019/20, equalization comprised 21 per cent of provincial government revenue in Prince Edward Island. ...

5. Furey government must reduce compensation for government-sector workers

   Government salaries and benefits comprise approximately 42 per cent of the province's spending. ...

6. Debt interest burden highlights Newfoundland and Labrador fiscal crisis

   At $2,055 per person, the province's government debt burden is the highest in Canada. ...

7. 2021 budgets establish uncertain future for government finances in Canada

   The Trudeau government forecasts a $154.7 billion budget deficit in 2021/22. ...

8. Federal budget lacks realistic recovery plan despite all the red ink

   The federal debt-to-GDP ratio will reach 51.2 per cent, the highest level since 1999. ...

9. Spending reductions—not tax increases—key to economic recovery and budget balance

   According to current projections, the federal government will not balance the budget until 2050. ...

10. Nova Scotia budget shows debt accumulating at rapid pace

    The string of deficits will increase Nova Scotia’s government debt by nearly 40 per cent from 2019/20 to 2024/25. ...