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  1. New Year's resolutions for Wynne government—cut taxes, restrain spending, grow the economy

    Appeared in the Toronto Sun, January 5, 2018 As the new year begins, many of us are making resolutions. Whether it's getting more exercise, saving more money, spending more time with loved ones, or something else, we're looking for resolutions ...

  2. In Ontario, obstacles to growth remain

    Appeared in the Toronto Sun, September 27, 2017 The Toronto Sun recently published a column by Omar Khan, former senior staffer for several Ontario Liberal cabinet ministers. Mr. Khan defends the record of Premier Kathleen Wynne, rejecting the notion he ...

  3. Obstacles to business investment in Ontario—uncompetitive tax rates

    A recent study from the Fraser Institute highlights a substantial problem for Ontario’s economy—the fact that business investment to the province remains weak. In fact, business investment still hasn’t recovered to pre-recession levels. ...

  4. Dependence on housing leaves Ontario economy vulnerable

    Appeared in the Toronto Sun, July 5, 2017 Ontario traditionally has been Canada’s engine of growth. However, over the past decade it has slipped to “have not” status that receives equalization payments. While housing recently has provided a temporary ...

  5. Ontario's One Cylinder Economy: Housing in Toronto and Weak Business Investment

    Economic growth in Ontario has lagged Canada since 2003, reducing the province to ‘have-not’ status within Confederation. One theme that runs throughout the paper’s analysis is the persistent weakness of Ontario’s manufacturing sector, where output has ...

  6. Case for corporate tax cuts in Ontario strong—whether or not Trump makes the first move

    Appeared in the Ottawa Sun, May 24, 2017 According to Brad Duguid, Ontario’s minister of economic development, the Wynne government is keeping a close watch on President Trump’s proposed cut to the U.S. corporate income tax rate. Duguid suggested his ...

  7. If the Leafs and Raptors lose, you should blame… the government?

    It’s well known that high personal income tax rates discourage work, entrepreneurship, investment and other activities that contribute to economic growth. It’s also well-established that high marginal income tax rates can make it harder ...