Federal government should emulate BC’s Campbell government; cut personal income tax rates by 25% and balance the budget

Federal Personal Income Tax Relief: Lessons from British Columbia is a new study that finds policymakers in Ottawa should consider replicating the British Columbia government’s successful fiscal reforms from 2001 to improve the economic and fiscal outlook for Canada. Specifically, the federal government should reduce all personal income tax rates by 25 per cent, reduce federal spending, and balance the budget.

Smith Government Can Stabilize Alberta's Finances with Original Spending Plan

Smith Government Can Stabilize Alberta’s Finances with Original Spending Plan is a new study that finds Alberta's provincial government can mitigate the spending increases introduced between the original 2022 mid-year update and the 2023 budget by following their own 2022 spending plan, and better help the province’s current budget avoid the risk of deficits this year as well as next from potentially lower resource revenues.

Re-instating British Columbia’s 2001 personal income tax rate cuts would relieve taxpayers, attract business, capital and talent to the province

The Impact of British Columbia’s 2001 Tax Cuts on Provincial Revenue is a new essay that finds if BC reinstated the Personal Income Tax (PIT) rate cuts as it did in 2001, the tax burden on British Columbians could decrease by as much as 25 per cent, while attracting business and investment to the province.

Canada could cut deal with U.S.—increase defence spending, remove tariffs

By the time Justin Trudeau came to power, defence spending was at 1 per cent of GDP.

Commentary and Blog Posts

Canada should match or eclipse Trump’s red-tape cutting plan

(Appeared in the Edmonton Sun) by Kenneth P. Green

Back in 2001, the B.C. government appointed a minister of deregulation.

Aboriginal title has become a constitutional threat in Canada

(Appeared in the Epoch Times) by Bruce Pardy

Canada’s Constitution does not protect property rights—except for Aboriginal property.

Government making child-care access and quality worse in Ontario

(Appeared in True North) by Matthew Lau

Some child-care centres exited the federal child-care program because government interference threatened child-care quality.

Alberta government must restrain spending in upcoming budget to avoid red ink

(Appeared in the Western Standard) by Tegan Hill and Milagros Palacios

This fiscal year, provincial government debt interest costs will reach a projected $650 per Albertan.

Terrible Toronto transit system could use healthy dose of private-sector help

(Appeared in the Toronto Sun) by Matthew Lau

The TTC is planning an astounding 38 full weekend closures on parts of its subway line in 2025.

P.E.I. government should lower business tax rate to spur higher wages

(Appeared in the Charlottetown Guardian) by Ben Eisen

A lower business income tax rate would benefit Islanders across income levels in the form of higher wages.

Alberta government’s plan for the Heritage Fund likely to fail over long term

(Appeared in the Globe and Mail) by Tegan Hill

For the fund to reliably grow, the fund’s rules must be “constitutional" so they are more difficult to violate or eliminate.

Capital gains tax hike would greatly reduce Canada’s competitiveness

(Appeared in National Newswatch) by Jake Fuss and Grady Munro

High taxes make it harder for Canada to attract and retain the business investment necessary for a strong economy.

Newfoundland and Labrador government should reduce income tax rates for workers

by Jake Fuss and Ben Eisen

Tax rates influence the economic decisions people make.

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