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Federal budget lacks much-needed vision for the economy(Appeared in the Toronto Sun) by Jake FussWhen spending is financed by large deficits, it can fuel inflation or impede economic growth. Freeland’s comments on federal budget are head-scratching and misleadingby Jake FussFederal debt is projected to rise from 42.4 per cent of GDP in 2022 to 43.5 per cent of GDP in 2023. Budget 2023—a reckless approach to federal financesby Jake FussThe budget projects a deficit of $40.1 billion in 2023/24, which is nearly $10 billion higher than projections in November. Federal budget ignores economic growth at expense of Canadian living standardsby Jason Clemens, Milagros Palacios and Jake FussThe budget speech never mentioned the word “entrepreneurship." |
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Federal government injects climate change theatre into concrete deals(Appeared in the National Post) by Matthew LauThese requirements, which will inflate costs to taxpayers, do nothing to improve the goods or services provided. Albertans set to pay more interest on government debt—despite surpluses(Appeared in the Edmonton Sun) by Tegan Hill and Ben EisenAccording to projections, debt interest costs will reach $3.1 billion in 2025/26. Ottawa turns blind eye to obvious benefits of natural gas exportation(Appeared in the Winnipeg Sun) by Kenneth P. GreenGenerating returns to investors and shareholders in energy companies is a good thing. Outlook for interest rates remains uncertain while governments rack up more debt(Appeared in the Financial Post) by Lawrence Schembri and Steven GlobermanBy 2028, the federal government will add a projected $131.8 billion in debt. Cost-sharing could improve patient accountability in Canada(Appeared in the Victoria Times Colonist) by Mackenzie Moir and Bacchus BaruaIn Sweden, patients usually pay a nominal fee for family doctor appointments. Government monopoly on curriculum limits school choice(Appeared in the Epoch Times) by Michael ZwaagstraB.C. recently revamped its curriculum—and definitely not in a good way. Picking a federal fiscal anchor is not enough—you must stick to itby Jake FussThe federal debt-to-GDP ratio is on track to increase between 2022-23 and 2023-24. Newfoundland and Labrador government misses opportunity to restrain spending and avoid more debt(Appeared in the St. John's Telegraph) by Jake Fuss and Alex WhalenSince 2021/22, the province has spent 89 per cent of all new revenue. Ontario government once again refuses to reduce taxes for workers and businesses(Appeared in the Toronto Sun) by Jake FussThe budget plan lacks a comprehensive vision to enhance the province's competitiveness. New poll finds strong support for socialism in the U.K.by Jason Clemens and Steven GlobermanAmong Britons aged 18 to 34, support for socialism increases to 53 per cent. |
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