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Ontario government ties more red tape around long-term care(Appeared in the National Post) by Yanick LabrieThe wait list for nursing homes in the province has almost doubled over the last 10 years. B.C. budget fails to tackle big long-term challengesby Tegan Hill and Jake FussThe province expects net debt to increase by $31.2 billion over the next three fiscal years. In Budget 2022, Alberta continues its ride on resource revenue roller-coaster(Appeared in the Calgary Sun) by Tegan HillResource revenue will be $9.1 billion higher in 2022/23 than projected last year. Student Enrolment in Canada, Part 2: Government-run public school enrolment on the waneby Paige MacPhersonAt 86.5 per cent, B.C. has the smallest proportion of students in government-run public schools. Canadians must counter unscientific climate claims(Appeared in the Financial Post) by Ross McKitrickA credible climate plan must include a rational appraisal of the costs of policy options. P.E.I. government fails to rein in runaway spendingby Alex Whalen and Jake FussThe province's per-person spending will increase from $15,022 before the pandemic to $15,738 by 2024/25. Unexpected influx of revenue does not give provinces licence to spend(Appeared in the Ottawa Sun) by Jake FussOther countries have built health-care systems that perform better than Canada’s at a comparable or lower cost. Reality check—B.C. does not enjoy ‘strong investment’ in mining sectorby Jairo Yunis and Elmira AliakbariInvestment in B.C.’s mining sector was $720 million in 2021—21 per cent less than in 2020. |
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