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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. Understanding two decades of weak economic performance in Ontario

   It’s important for policymakers to recognize the severity of Ontario’s growth problem, how long-lived it has been, and the challenge of weak business investment that could impede future growth. ...

3. Ontario’s economy—slow growth and weak business investment

   Real per-person economic growth was 9.1 per cent in Ontario compared to 26.1 per cent in the rest of Canada. ...

4. Ontario has fallen behind Michigan’s economy

   At least 90 per cent of net job creation in Ontario took place either in the Greater Toronto Area or Ottawa. ...

5. New report notes ‘over-equalizing’ nature of equalization program

   Currently, equalization payments increase in line with nominal GDP growth. ...

6. Ontario consistently fails to reduce government debt after recessions

   The province’s nominal debt will rise from $440 billion in 2021/22 to $504 billion in 2023/24. ...

7. 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. ...

8. Governments across Canada face mounting fiscal challenges due to aging population

   The share of Canadians age 65 or over is forecasted to rise from 17.4 per cent to 22.5 per cent. ...

9. Ford government pursuing McGuinty-style deficit-reduction strategy

   According to government forecasts, Ontario’s debt will climb to $502 billion in 2023/24. ...

10. Ontario among region’s poorest jurisdictions

    Michigan’s per capita GDP was $3,911 higher than Ontario's. ...