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Throne speech exposes Trudeau government’s economic ignoranceby Jason Clemens and Jake FussDespite the dismal state of federal finances, the speech did not include the terms “deficit” or “debt." B.C. floods expose hollow ‘emergency’ declarations(Appeared in the National Post) by Ross McKitrickThe availability of fossil fuels now allows more effective emergency responses and life-saving rescue efforts. Modest fiscal rules could have saved billions in federal spending(Appeared in the Financial Post) by Livio Di MatteoThe federal debt has eclipsed$1 trillion, with budget deficits projected for years to come. ‘Inclusionary zoning’ will reinforce Toronto’s exclusionary zoning policies(Appeared in the Toronto Star) by Steve LafleurResidents in unsubsidized units will pay more so residents in subsidized units pay less. Throne speech acknowledges wait times—but provinces remain bound by Ottawaby Bacchus Barua and Mackenzie MoirFor elective surgery, 99 per cent of Germans reported waiting less than four months compared to 62 per cent of Canadians. Minimum wage hike won’t reduce poverty in Nova Scotia(Appeared in the Chronicle Herald) by Ben Eisen and Alex WhalenAn estimated 91 per cent of minimum wage earners in the province do not live in low-income households. Ontario government should toll new highways to relieve traffic congestion(Appeared in the Toronto Sun) by Steve LafleurForcing housing growth into smaller communities outside of Toronto almost certainly means more drivers. Economic freedom key to recovery in Alberta(Appeared in the Edmonton Sun) by Fred McMahonAccording to forecasts, the province's net financial debt will eclipse $69 billion this fiscal year. |
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