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Ontario’s future as dynamic economy in doubt—if employment trends continueby Livio Di MatteoA drop in self-employment means a drop in the number of small businesses and a decline in entrepreneurship. June 23 is Balanced Budget Tax Freedom Day in Canadaby Grady Munro and Jake FussCanadians should consider the $69.9 billion in combined federal and provincial deficits as deferred taxes. Alberta government’s new smartphone restrictions won’t eliminate digital distraction in classrooms(Appeared in the Globe and Mail) by Paige MacPherson and Tegan HillThe province's math scores have fallen 45 points in the last two decades. Forget the Loblaws boycott—Canada should scrap supply management instead(Appeared in the Ottawa Sun) by Jake Fuss and Alex WhalenLow-income Canadians spend an estimated one-fifth of their income on food. Government funding for independent schools saves B.C. taxpayers many millions each year(Appeared in the Western Standard) by Paige MacPhersonMore than 92 per cent of the province's independent schools are non-elite. Alberta government must further restrain spending to stabilize provincial financesby Tegan HillThis year, program spending will reach a projected $14,334 per Albertan, which is $1,603 higher than the original plan. Canadians face serious economic costs due to health-care wait times(Appeared in the Winnipeg Sun) by Mackenzie MoirWait times for non-emergency treatment in 2023 cost Canadians $3.5 billion in lost wages and productivity. Nova Scotia’s massive government stifling economic growth(Appeared in the Macdonald Notebook) by Fred McMahonGovernments often dole out money for political gain. |
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