Despite the dismal state of federal finances, the speech did not include the terms “deficit” or “debt."
business investment
November 3, 2021
3:09PM
The average annual growth rate in investment in residential structures was only 1.4 per cent.
November 3, 2021
8:14AM
The federal government raised the top personal income tax rate from 29 per cent to 33 per cent.
October 7, 2021
5:27PM
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.
October 7, 2021
10:51AM
Canada must become more attractive and competitive for business investment and entrepreneurs, and introducing a wealth tax and/or raising the capital gains tax would make a difficult situation worse.
October 1, 2021
1:12PM
Total business investment declined by 0.2 per cent per year between 2016 and 2019.
October 1, 2021
9:56AM
The only truly pro-business policies foster competitive markets and produce a more level playing field.
August 25, 2021
10:36AM
Canada has the fifth-highest level of total government debt among 29 industrialized countries.
August 20, 2021
9:03AM
Government officials face very different incentives than people in the private sector.
August 18, 2021
10:36AM
A majority of industries in Canada reduced investments in machinery, equipment and intellectual property products.