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Equalization ‘overpayments’ will keep growing(Appeared in the Calgary Sun) by Ben EisenAccording to forecasts, overpayments will account for 35 per cent of the program’s cost in 2025/26. Ottawa’s spending spree comes with huge costs(Appeared in the Vancouver Sun) by Jason Clemens, Milagros Palacios, and Jake FussThe national debt will reach a projected $2 trillion by 2025-26. Minimum wage hike will hurt—not help—vulnerable workers(Appeared in the Toronto Sun) by Matthew LauMinimum wage increases can lead to employment losses for the least advantaged members of the labour force. Federal finances marginally improve but Trudeau government ignores risksby Jake Fuss and Alex WhalenAccording to the update, the government will continue to spend well in excess of projected revenues. Policymakers must address Canada’s business investment crisis(Appeared in the Canadian Business Quarterly) by Steven GlobermanFrom 2014 to 2019, seven of 15 major industries experienced a decline in investment. All families should have access to independent schools during COVID and beyondby Derek J. AllisonGovernment has an obligation to ensure all children are educated, but this does not mean government must run every school it funds. ‘Renewable’ energy can’t replace fossil fuelsby Cornelis "Kees" van KootenSolar panels contain a variety of toxic chemicals including lead. Millions of Canadians enjoy representation without taxationby Tegan Hill and Jake FussThe top 20 per cent of income-earning families in Canada pay more than half of total taxes. |
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