Having trouble viewing? Try the web version [link removed] of this email. Latest Research Federal government could balance budget and reduce tax rates with 2.3% spending reduction over two years [[link removed]]

A New Federal Fiscal Framework for Canada finds that if the federal government reduced program spending by only 2.3 per cent over two years and eliminated a host of tax expenditures, it could balance the budget and reduce personal income tax rates affecting most Canadians.

Read More [[link removed]] Federal government’s emission-reduction plan will cost Canadian workers $6,700 annually by 2030—while failing to meet government’s emission-reduction target [[link removed]]

The Economic Impact and GHG Effects of the Federal Government’s Emissions Reduction Plan through 2030 is a new study that finds Ottawa’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions will impose significant costs on Canadians, while also failing to meet the government’s own emission-reduction target.

Read More [[link removed]] Commentary and Blog Posts Here’s why your plane ticket is so expensive [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Toronto Star) By: Alex Whalen and Jake Fuss

While the strike by WestJet mechanics lasted only a few days, many Canadian air travellers faced long delays and cancelled flights.

Ignore climate-obsessed propagandists and enjoy your summer [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Toronto Sun) By: Kenneth P. Green

Ah summer, a season we used to meet with joy. Outdoor parties, leisurely road trips, weekends at the beach, blazing barbecues by day, blazing bonfires by night.

Energy exports continue to fuel the Canadian economy [[link removed]] By: Jock Finlayson

Energy sits at the heart of Canada’s export economy, even though some federal policymakers and provincial governments appear to be discomfited by that fact.

Alberta government must rein in spending to avoid future deficits [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Calgary Sun) By: Tegan Hill

According to the recent year-end report, the Alberta government recorded a $4.3 billion surplus in 2023/24.

Prime minister and premier combine to reduce living standards in B.C. [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Western Standard) By: Jake Fuss

Recently, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier David Eby had a tête-à-tête and vowed to always “work together on important issues.”

Newfoundland and Labrador should lower taxes to help attract health-care workers [[link removed]] (Appeared in the St. John's Telegram) By: Mackenzie Moir and Alex Whalen

If a patient in Newfoundland and Labrador goes to the province’s health services website today and clicks on the “Find Health Care” section, they’ll be met with a list of “Temporary service closures and changes,” which names the emergency rooms and clinics that are closed due to lack of staff.

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