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FRASER UPDATE
A weekly digest of our latest research, commentary, and blog posts.
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Latest Research Mar 16-22, 2020
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Ottawa enacts measured, well-targeted response to coronavirus downturn
The federal government this week announced its fiscal response to the growing economic downturn caused by the risks and responses to COVID-19. In total, Ottawa will directly spend up to $27 billion to support individual Canadians and businesses. Many of these measures announced will effectively stabilize income for Canadians and businesses, which is the key to mitigating the economic downturn.
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Stabilizing income vs. economic stimulus—what’s the difference?
There’s a great deal of discussion right now regarding the need for governments to “stabilize income” and “stimulate the economy.” It’s critical to understand the difference between the two if we’re going to introduce effective policy in response to the current economic downturn.
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Fraser Institute releases new Ontario elementary school rankings
The Report Card on Ontario’s Elementary Schools ranks more than 3,000 anglophone and francophone public and Catholic schools (and a small number of independent schools) based on nine academic indicators from results of annual provincewide reading, writing and math tests.
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Recent Commentary and Blog Posts
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Tax breaks—not government ownership—to mitigate Ottawa’s harm ([link removed])
(Appeared in the Calgary Sun) by Robert P. Murphy.
The Alberta government may take an ownership stake in future oil and gas development.

Ford government should exercise prudence in these volatile times ([link removed])
(Appeared in the Toronto Sun) by Ben Eisen. 
Ontario's net debt is set to hit $354 billion this year.

Kenney government should reform Alberta energy regulations ([link removed])
(Appeared in Calgary's Business) by Steven Globerman and Jairo Yunis.
Responsible energy development should incorporate due attention to public safety and the environment.

Ottawa has a middle-class definition problem ([link removed])
by Herbert Grubel.
The OECD defines the middle class as anyone earning between 75 per cent and 200 per cent of median household income after tax.

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