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Canada lags behind most industrialized countries on key economic, fiscal indicators(Appeared in the Financial Post) by Jason Clemens, Jake Fuss, and Milagros PalaciosFederal government spending is expected to increase by more than 68 per cent in 2020-21. COVID-related spending increases threaten future economic growth(Appeared in the Edmonton Sun) by Livio Di MatteoSince the 1970s, Canada’s spending-to-GDP ratio has always been larger than the ideal range to maximize economic growth. Trudeau government creating harmful work disincentives for many Canadians(Appeared in the Ottawa Sun) by Ben EisenAt $38,000, the benefit it begins to get “clawed back” at a rate of 50 cents on the dollar. Size of government matters for economic growthby Jason Clemens and Alex WhalenNova Scotia recorded the largest government sector at 61.6 per cent of the economy, more than double the optimal size. Canada moving quickly towards U.S.-style ‘spend now, pay later’ government(Appeared in National Newswatch) by Jason Clemens and Milagros PalaciosThe Trudeau Liberals initially promised to run deficits for three years to finance spending increases. Ford’s deficit-reduction plan reminiscent of Rae, McGuinty, Wynne years(Appeared in the Toronto Sun) by Ben EisenIn fiscal year 2022/23, Ontario's government debt interest costs will reach $13.9 billion. |
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