Having trouble viewing? Try the web version [link removed] of this email. Latest Research Job growth in government exceeded the private sector in 8 out of 10 provinces from 2019-23 [[link removed]]
Economic Recovery in Canada before and after COVID: Job Growth in the Government and Private Sectors finds that historically, no other recent era of recession and recovery in Canada have been so dominated by government sector job growth compared to private sector job growth, with 8 out of 10 provinces' government sector growth exceeding that of the private sector.
Read More [[link removed]] More than 60% of B.C. parents unable to correctly identify new ‘descriptive’ grading terms in schools [[link removed]]
B.C.’s Descriptive Grading on Report Cards Has Parents Yearning for the ABCs finds that the vast majority of parents in Canada easily understand letter grades on report cards but are confused by the new “descriptive” grading recently adopted in British Columbia.
Read More [[link removed]] Commentary and Blog Posts Finance minister misleading Canadians about economic growth [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Montreal Gazette) By: Jake Fuss and Grady Munro
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland recently said Canada will have “the strongest economic growth in the G7.” But is that true? And are Canadians better off because of it?
Canadians are ready for health-care reform—Australia shows the way [[link removed]] By: Bacchus Barua and Mackenzie Moir
Canada’s health-care system is crumbling. Long wait times, hallway health care and burned-out staff are now the norm. Unsurprisingly, a new poll finds that the majority of Canadians (73 per cent) say the system needs major reform.
Bloated school boards can’t cry poverty while blowing money on lavish weekends [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Hamilton Spectator) By: Michael Zwaagstra
Imagine spending a summer weekend in downtown Toronto with 17 of your colleagues. After travelling first-class on Via Rail, you stay at the Marriott City Centre Hotel where rooms range from $374 to $1,199 per night. Along with enjoying some delicious meals, you might even catch a Blue Jays game.
Canada’s tax competitiveness waning due to federal government’s tax changes [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Globe and Mail) By: Jake Fuss and Grady Munro
Every year, the U.S.-based Tax Foundation releases its International Tax Competitiveness Index, which ranks countries based on their tax system’s competitiveness—that is, its attractiveness (to individuals and businesses) relative to other economies, with more competitive tax systems generally imposing lower tax rates.
Federal government should reject Bloc plan—and raise OAS age of eligibility [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Hill Times) By: Ben Eisen
Recently, the House of Commons passed a private member’s bill by the Bloc Quebecois to increase Old Age Security (OAS) payments for younger seniors (aged 65-74) by 10 per cent.
Ontario government shovels out heaps of corporate welfare [[link removed]] By: Matthew Lau
Is there any activity Premier Doug Ford won’t shove onto the backs of Ontario taxpayers? Based on the province’s recently published 2023-24 Public Accounts, there likely isn’t.
Atlantic provinces should reduce business taxes to spur economic activity in region [[link removed]] By: Alex Whalen
A substantial body of research has shown that tax rates—including business income tax rates—in the Atlantic provinces are largely uncompetitive with neighbouring provinces and states across different types of taxation.
Ottawa’s emissions policies will impose huge costs on Albertans [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Edmonton Sun) By: Tegan Hill and Elmira Aliakbari
The federal NDP recently ended its support for the consumer carbon tax citing its significant cost to everyday Canadians. But Canada’s costly climate change policies extend beyond the carbon tax.
Philpott should act on instincts and promote Dutch-style health-care reform in Ontario [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Hub) By: Bacchus Barua and Mackenzie Moir
The Ford government recently appointed Dr. Jane Philpott, former federal health minister in the Trudeau government, chair of a “new primary care action team” in Ontario.
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