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Ottawa’s homebuilding plans might discourage much-needed business investment(Appeared in the Financial Post) by Steven GlobermanInvestment in information and communications equipment and intellectual property products decreased substantially. Alberta government should eliminate corporate welfare to generate benefits for Albertans(Appeared in the Calgary Sun) by Spencer Gudewill and Tegan HillThere’s little evidence that corporate welfare generates widespread economic growth or jobs. U.S. politics looms large over Trudeau/Ford EV gamble(Appeared in the Hub) by Steven GlobermanDevelopments in the U.S. have substantially increased the risk of any investment that relies on access to the U.S. market. British Columbians right to worry about secretive rushed approach to Aboriginal titleby Mary MacGregor and Jock FinlaysonThe legislation will implement an agreement with the Haida Nation to recognize Aboriginal title over the Haida Gwaii archipelago. Today’s federal government—massive spending growth and epic betting(Appeared in the Toronto Sun) by Jock FinlaysonAccording to the budget, the government will spend $95 billion more in 2024-25 than it planned only three years ago. Canada can solve its productivity ‘emergency’—we just need politicians on board(Appeared in the Hill Times) by Jake FussMore government spending appears to be the popular solution to every problem for most governments in Canada these days. Government policies hurt New Brunswickers seeking to increase modest incomes( Appeared in the New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal) by Alex WhalenAfter they do the math, some workers may decide to not take on additional work or increase their incomes. Ottawa’s capital gains tax hike—final nail in ‘business investment’ coffin(Appeared in Business in Vancouver) by Tegan Hill and Jake FussThe tax increase will reduce the return on investment and encourage an exodus of capital from the country. Federal government’s fiscal record—one for the history booksby Jake Fuss and Grady MunroThe size of the federal government has expanded by more than one quarter in a decade. Latest federal budget will continue trend of negative outcomes for Canadians(Appeared in National Newswatch) by Matthew LauCompared to last year’s fiscal plan, the government will now overspend by $120.8 billion over five years. |
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