Having trouble viewing? Try the web version [link removed] of this email. Latest Research Government adds 950,000 jobs since 2015, accounting for 30% of total employment growth in Canada [[link removed]]

Examining the Growth of Public-Sector Employment Since 2015 finds that, from 2015 to 2024, the government sector in Canada—including federal, provincial and municipal—added 950,000 jobs, which accounted for roughly 30 per cent of total employment growth in the country.

Read More [[link removed]] New Fraser Institute rankings of Ontario secondary schools [[link removed]]

This year’s Report Card on Ontario’s Secondary Schools 2025 ranks 747 public, Catholic, and independent schools based on eight academic indicators derived from provincewide test results, allowing parents to compare the academic performance of schools across the province.

Read More [[link removed]] Commentary and Blog Posts Ottawa and Alberta’s “MOU” a step in the right direction—but energy sector still faces high costs and weakened competitiveness [[link removed]] by Tegan Hill and Elmira Aliakbari

Even with the new agreement, many impediments to develop Canada’s oil sector remain in place.

Mistakes and misinformation by experts cloud discussions on energy [[link removed]] by Jason Clemens and Elmira Aliakbari

Canada is already a low-greenhouse-gas-emitting producer of oil.

Alberta’s new energy agreement with Ottawa—some good for the province, but at a very steep price [[link removed]] by Kenneth P. Green

The agreement does not guarantee a new pipeline from Alberta to British Columbia’s coast.

Carney government should reduce health-care transfers to spur policy innovation [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Financial Post) by Nadeem Esmail and Grady Munro

Canadians endure some of the worst access to physicians, medical technologies and hospital beds in the developed world.

Ontario’s housing affordability crisis extends far beyond Toronto [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Windsor Star) by Jake Fuss and Austin Thompson

Permit delays and costs increase uncertainty for homebuilders, resulting in fewer homes at higher prices for Ontario families.

Early student screening a good first step but it’s not enough [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Edmonton Sun) by Michael Zwaagstra

Screening tools are diagnostic tests to assess the reading and math skills of students.

Premier Eby leading B.C. into multiple crises [[link removed]] by Jason Clemens and Tegan Hill

The province's debt will reach a projected $208.8 billion by 2027/28, an increase of more than $80 billion in three years.

Carney’s massive budget deficit looms large in Canadian history [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Toronto Sun) by Ben Eisen and Jake Fuss

The federal government projects a $78.3 billion budget deficit this fiscal year.

Ford government should reduce income taxes on high earners in Ontario [[link removed]] by Ben Eisen

Ontario has the fourth-highest combined (provincial/federal) personal income tax rate in Canada and the United States.

U.S. already has most ‘progressive’ tax system in industrialized world [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Epoch Times New York) by Grady Munro and Jason Clemens

A progressive tax system can discourage people from moving for a new job, working more hours or starting a business.

New pipeline from Alberta would benefit all Canadians—despite claims from B.C. premier [[link removed]] by Kenneth P. Green

Premier Eby’s arguments against a new pipeline are illogical and technically incorrect.

Ending ‘emergency’ tariffs is good, but it won't end U.S. tariffs [[link removed]] by Scott Lincicome

The U.S. Supreme Court will soon decide the fate of President Trump's global tariffs.

Canada should do more to attract best and brightest immigrants [[link removed]] (Appeared in National Newswatch) by Steven Globerman

Highly-educated immigrants in the U.S. do better, from an employment perspective, than in Canada.

Creative destruction paves way for progress and prosperity [[link removed]] by Matthew Lau

The destruction and replacement of companies and jobs is how economic progress occurs.

Winnipeg homebuyers and renters suffer steep drop in affordability [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Winnipeg Sun) by Tegan Hill and Austin Thompson

The city's government makes homebuilders wait more than 10 months for approval on new housing projects.

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