Having trouble viewing? Try the web version [link removed] of this email. Latest Research 7-in-10 provinces had combined government debt burdens that exceeded the size of their entire economies in 2022, curbing economic growth [[link removed]]

The Effect of Government Debt on Economic Growth in the Canadian Provinces finds that in 2022, combined federal and provincial government debt in seven Canadian provinces surpassed their total economic output, stalling economic growth and leading to stagnant living standards.

Read More [[link removed]] Commentary and Blog Posts Trump victory means Canada must get serious about tax reform [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Globe and Mail) by Jake Fuss and Alex Whalen

Workers in every province, across most of the income spectrum, faced higher income tax rates than workers in nearly every U.S. state.

Alberta premier should use overwhelming party support to finally enact reforms [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Edmonton Sun) by Tegan Hill

The government spends billions of dollars each year on favoured businesses and industries.

Ottawa’s oil and gas emissions cap will hit Alberta with a wallop [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Calgary Herald) by Kenneth P. Green

The federal cap will result in an estimated 70,000 fewer jobs in the province.

Ontario government chooses deficits and debt—again [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Financial Post) by Ben Eisen

The government increased spending by $5 billion beyond its original budget plan.

Ottawa’s environmental regulations stifling Ottawa’s environmental agenda [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Toronto Sun) by Kenneth P. Green

The council said the government should shorten review times for federal approval of "net-zero" projects.

Ontario’s sluggish economy stifling living standards in the province [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Hamilton Spectator) by Jake Fuss and Grady Munro

The province's average business investment per worker was nearly $3,000 less than in B.C. and Manitoba.

Ottawa’s new ‘climate disclosures’ another investment killer [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Financial Post) by Matthew Lau

New capital per-worker in Canada this year is barely half of what it is in the United States.

All parties should commit to growing Nova Scotia’s economy [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Macdonald Notebook) by Alex Whalen

When it comes to the main categories of taxation, Nova Scotians pay more than almost anybody else in North America.

Education in Ontario—it’s time for bold changes [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Epoch Times) by Michael Zwaagstra

Ontario parents should enjoy at least the same level of school choice as parents in Quebec and western Canada.

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