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1. Provinces should study Saskatchewan’s fiscal recovery of the 1990s

   This year, the 10 provinces are projected to run cumulative deficits of nearly $80 billion. ...

2. 2021 budgets establish uncertain future for government finances in Canada

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

3. P.E.I. budget misses mark with government spending increase

   The provincial government projects a $112 million operating deficit this year. ...

4. Nova Scotia government should unwind early-COVID emergency spending in upcoming budget

   The province faces a projected $779 million budget deficit for 2020. ...

5. Government getting bigger and bigger in Canada

   Appeared in the Winnipeg Sun, September 16, 2020 As Ottawa and the provinces roll out spending programs in response to COVID-19, much is being made about the growing size of government in Canada. Government spending levels, along with associated deficits, ...

6. McNeil government should reduce income tax rates to spur Nova Scotia’s COVID recovery

   High rates can influence people’s decisions on where to work or start new businesses. ...

7. P.E.I.’s massive budget deficit could grow much larger

   Appeared in the Charlottetown Guardian, July 14, 2020 The King government tabled its 2020 budget last month, amid a turbulent year for provincial finances in the wake of COVID-19. Highlights of the budget include increased government spending, a historic ...

8. P.E.I government debt could balloon this year

   The province's net government debt may rise 17 per cent in 2020/21. ...