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Alberta government records $8.3 billion surplus—but the good times may soon end(Appeared in the Edmonton Sun) by Tegan HillThe government spends billions of dollars in corporate welfare to select industries and businesses. Giving more tax dollars to education faculties won’t solve Ontario’s teacher shortage(Appeared in Epoch Times) by Michael ZwaagstraThe government recently announced a $55.8 million increase in spending for education faculties in universities across the province. National dental program likely more costly than advertised(Appeared in the Hill Times) by Matthew LauDetermining eligibility and coverage is a huge burden for Canadians. Improving the competitiveness of Canada’s personal and business income tax system(Appeared in Perspectives on Tax Law and Policy) by Jake Fuss and Grady MunroCanada’s personal and business taxes ranked in the bottom third of advanced countries. B.C. government should reject CUPE calls for more money and enact school reforms(Appeared in Western Standard) by Michael ZwaagstraThe government overhauled its curriculum to put less emphasis on content knowledge and more emphasis on the “process of learning.” Massive government child-care plan wreaking havoc across Ontario(Appeared in Ottawa Citizen) by Matthew LauThe number of children (aged 0 to 5 years) on child-care waitlists in Ottawa has ballooned by more than 300 per cent. Latest shakedown attempt by Canada Post underscores need for privatization(Appeared in the Ottawa Sun) by Alex Whalen and Jake FussSince 2018, Canada Post has lost more than $4.6 billion. Governments in Atlantic Canada should enact reforms to mitigate fiscal risksby Ben EisenAll four Atlantic provinces currently maintain high tax rates. Prairie provinces and Newfoundland and Labrador see largest increases in size of governmentby Jake Fuss and Grady MunroCanada as a whole has exceeded the optimal size of government. |
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