Having trouble viewing? Try the web version [link removed] of this email. Latest Research Premier Ford and former PM Trudeau recorded similar fiscal results during their shared time in office [[link removed]]
Measuring Fiscal Policy and Fiscal Outcomes in Ontario During the Ford-Trudeau Era finds that from 2017 through 2024—the years both Trudeau and Ford were in office—both the federal and Ontario governments recorded similar fiscal results, including per person program spending, tax increases, recurring deficits, and increased corporate welfare.
Read More [[link removed]] B.C. elementary schools can improve student performance despite challenges [[link removed]]
The Report Card on British Columbia’s Elementary Schools 2025 ranks 1015 public and independent elementary schools across the province, based on eight academic indicators derived from the provincewide Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) results.
Read More [[link removed]] Quebec high schools show improvement in every corner of province [[link removed]]
The Report Card on Quebec’s Secondary Schools 2025 ranks 470 public, independent, francophone and anglophone schools based on provincewide test results in French, English, science and mathematics. In this year’s ranking, 58 schools showed statistically significant improvement while 43 schools experienced declining performance.
Read More [[link removed]] Commentary and Blog Posts Ottawa’s regulatory regime pushes away pipeline investors [[link removed]] by Julio Mejía and Tegan Hill
The federal government should remove the regulatory hurdles holding back the energy sector.
Carney and other world leaders should recognize world’s dependence on fossil fuels [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Financial Post) by Julio Mejía and Elmira Aliakbari
The share of fossil fuels in Canada’s total energy consumption climbed from 62.0 to 66.3 per cent.
Courts and governments caused B.C.’s property crisis—they’re not about to fix it [[link removed]] (Appeared in the National Post) by Bruce Pardy
The B.C. government continues to make agreements, such as on Haida Gwaii, to transfer control over land use in the province.
Carney government needs stronger 'fiscal anchors' and greater accountability [[link removed]] by Tegan Hill and Grady Munro
If the government balances its operating budget in 2028/29, it will still incur a projected deficit of $57.9 billion due to capital spending.
Sluggish homebuilding will have far-reaching effects on Canada’s economy [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Ottawa Sun) by Jock Finlayson
The value of GDP directly attributable to housing reached $238 billion last year.
Many B.C. schools too dependent on technology [[link removed]] (Appeared in Trending Politics) by Michael Zwaagstra
There’s overwhelming evidence that phones distract students from learning—even when left on silent mode.
Ford government should turn Ontario’s hospital debt problem into a win for patients [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Hamilton Spectator) by Nadeem Esmail
When patients are a source of revenue, hospitals are encouraged to deliver more services and improve quality of care.
Here’s how Carney could help lower emissions and spur economic growth [[link removed]] (Appeared in National Newswatch) by Julio Mejía and Elmira Aliakbari
Southeast Asia’s LNG demand will surge by a projected 182 per cent over the next decade.
B.C. government’s debt interest costs climbing quickly [[link removed]] by Ben Eisen
The B.C. government’s debt interest costs will reach a projected $4.0 billion this year.
Canada’s federation operates more smoothly when governments respect each other’s jurisdictions [[link removed]] by John Ibbitson and Livio Di Matteo
In Alberta and Saskatchewan, both provincial governments have passed their own sovereignty acts.
B.C. government should focus on province’s actual environmental problems [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Western Standard) by Kenneth P. Green
Raw sewage from ships, recreational boats and homes is contaminating B.C. waters.
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