Having trouble viewing? Try the web version [link removed] of this email. Latest Research When provincial and state populations exceed 9.5 million, government spending and taxes tend to increase; implications for Ontario, California and New York [[link removed]]

The Determinants of Subnational Economic Freedom: An Analysis of Data for Seven Countries with Implications for Optimal Jurisdiction Size is a new study that examines if there is an optimal size for a subnational jurisdiction (states and provinces) that will maximize economic freedom. Covering a total of 158 states and provinces in seven countries, this study finds that provinces and states such as Ontario, California and New York whose populations have grown beyond 9.5 million people tend to have higher levels of government spending, higher taxes and less flexible labour markets.

Read More [[link removed]] Commentary and Blog Posts Red tape—not greedy companies—drives Canada’s housing crisis [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Globe and Mail) by Steve Lafleur

A recent report showed that Canada has fewer housing units per capita than any other G7 country.

Heatwave sparks calls for emissions restrictions while media ignores the costs [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Toronto Sun) by Robert P. Murphy

Canada was responsible for only 1.5 per cent of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions in 2018.

New report notes ‘over-equalizing’ nature of equalization program [[link removed]] by Ben Eisen

Currently, equalization payments increase in line with nominal GDP growth.

Alberta celebrates ‘Balanced Budget Tax Freedom Day’ later than any other province [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Calgary Sun) by Jake Fuss

This year's combined projected federal and provincial government deficits total $234 billion.

Furey government must reduce spending to right fiscal ship [[link removed]] (Appeared in the St. John's Telegram) by Alex Whalen and Steve Lafleur

Newfoundland and Labrador's budget deficit stands at $825 million.

Ford should butt out of Ontario’s business [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Toronto Star) by Matthew Lau

The Ford government plans to invest $100 million of taxpayer money in technology companies.

Horgan government should protect low-income students from ideological school boards [[link removed]] (Appeared in the Vancouver Province) by Paige MacPherson

B.C. could fund independent schools like they do public schools or offer vouchers.

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