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Budget 2022 fails to get federal finances back on trackby Jake FussThe projected federal deficit for 2022/23 could have been reduced by more than 42 per cent had the government stuck to last spring's spending plan. Federal budget gives us more Ottawa when we needed less(Appeared in the Toronto Sun) by Jake FussHigher government spending will lead to higher taxes and lower rates of economic growth. Newfoundland and Labrador kicks debt can down the road(Appeared in the St. John's Telegram) by Alex Whalen and Tegan HillAccording to the provincial budget, debt will rise from $16.5 billion last year to $17.1 billion this year. Alberta’s economy is already diversified—but government finances are not(Appeared in the Calgary Sun) by Steve Lafleur and Ben EisenWithout the recent resource revenue windfall, the province would still face a large deficit this year. COVID should make Canadians more skeptical of wealth taxes(Appeared in the National Post) by Philip CrossWealth inequality clearly declined in Canada during the pandemic. Ontario government should end unnecessary ‘training’ subsidies(Appeared in the Windsor Star) by Matthew LauThe province plans to spend more than $200 million on employment and skills training. Canada’s federal parties should respect provincial jurisdictionby Steve LafleurNational politicians aren’t as well placed to make local decisions as local politicians. Comparing Canada’s health-care system with other countries, Part I: Availability of Resourcesby Mackenzie Moir and Bacchus BaruaCanada only had 2.0 acute care beds per 1,000 population, ranking 25th out of the 26 countries. |
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