economic growth

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Federal government’s upcoming budget must address ‘growth deficit’

Between 2016 and 2019, the Trudeau government recorded average economic growth of 2.1 per cent compared to 4.6 per cent during the Chrétien years.


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Government policies should encourage—not stifle—economic growth

According to the OECD, Canada has the weakest prospects for per-person GDP growth between 2020 and 2060 among 17 countries.


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Morneau slams Trudeau government—then doubles-down on its misguided policies

Low levels of capital investment and expenditures on research and development contribute to Canada’s slow productivity growth.


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Large governments in the Maritimes stifle economic growth

In the last year of reliable data before the pandemic, government spending in Nova Scotia represented 60.2 per cent of the economy.


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Powerful group seeks to control Canadian economy and restrict personal freedom

Free markets, not central planning, deliver economic growth and social harmony.


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Trudeau’s record-high spending hasn’t translated into strong economic growth

During the Trudeau period, business investment actually declined by 0.2 per cent.


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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.