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Ottawa and Alberta’s “MOU” a step in the right direction—but energy sector still faces high costs and weakened competitivenessby Tegan Hill and Elmira AliakbariEven with the new agreement, many impediments to develop Canada’s oil sector remain in place. Mistakes and misinformation by experts cloud discussions on energyby Jason Clemens and Elmira AliakbariCanada 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 priceby Kenneth P. GreenThe 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(Appeared in the Financial Post) by Nadeem Esmail and Grady MunroCanadians 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(Appeared in the Windsor Star) by Jake Fuss and Austin ThompsonPermit 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(Appeared in the Edmonton Sun) by Michael ZwaagstraScreening tools are diagnostic tests to assess the reading and math skills of students. Premier Eby leading B.C. into multiple crisesby Jason Clemens and Tegan HillThe 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(Appeared in the Toronto Sun) by Ben Eisen and Jake FussThe federal government projects a $78.3 billion budget deficit this fiscal year. Ford government should reduce income taxes on high earners in Ontarioby Ben EisenOntario 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(Appeared in the Epoch Times New York) by Grady Munro and Jason ClemensA 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. premierby Kenneth P. GreenPremier Eby’s arguments against a new pipeline are illogical and technically incorrect. Ending ‘emergency’ tariffs is good, but it won't end U.S. tariffsby Scott LincicomeThe 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(Appeared in National Newswatch) by Steven GlobermanHighly-educated immigrants in the U.S. do better, from an employment perspective, than in Canada. Creative destruction paves way for progress and prosperityby Matthew LauThe destruction and replacement of companies and jobs is how economic progress occurs. Winnipeg homebuyers and renters suffer steep drop in affordability(Appeared in the Winnipeg Sun) by Tegan Hill and Austin ThompsonThe city's government makes homebuilders wait more than 10 months for approval on new housing projects. |
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