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Three things Canadians should look for in upcoming federal budget(Appeared in the Ottawa Sun) by Jake FussCutting regulatory red tape and removing internal trade barriers could help boost improve economic performance. Like father like son—and Canadians will pay the price(Appeared in the Hub) by Jason Clemens and Niels VeldhuisThe federal debt is expected to eclipse $2 trillion by 2025-26. Ottawa's emissions plan—Canada’s gift to Putin(Appeared in the National Post) by Ross McKitrickDespite any rhetoric, the new plan will not affect the incidence of extreme weather. Alberta ‘business’ group recommends several fatal economic errors(Appeared in the Edmonton Sun) by Matthew LauEmitting greenhouse gases makes sense whenever the benefits exceed the costs including environmental costs. Spending reductions key to fiscal sustainability in Newfoundland and Labrador(Appeared in the St. John's Telegram) by Alex Whalen and Jake FussDespite the most difficult fiscal position in Canada, the province increased program spending in nine of the last 10 years. Climate policy—modelling vs. market-based measuresby Kenneth P. GreenTaxes and pricing allow for ongoing assessments and refinement of control over time. New Brunswick budget brings tax relief—but more is needed(Appeared in the Fredericton Daily Gleaner) by Alex Whalen and Jake FussThe budget projects $40 million in personal income tax relief for more than 400,000 tax filers. Alberta’s resource revenue windfall largest on recordby Tegan HillThe province's resource revenue is expected to increase from $3.3 billion in 2020/21 to $13.7 billion in 2021/22. Nova Scotia government spending spree comes with consequencesby Alex Whalen and Jake FussThe province's spending is projected to increase by $664 million over the next three years. |
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