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Canadians bear burden of higher spending by federal government(Appeared in the Toronto Sun) by Jason Clemens, Jake Fuss, and Milagros PalaciosAccording to the budget, federal spending will reach $434.3 billion this year, more than a two-thirds increase in less than a decade. Recession may strike despite Canada’s low unemployment rate(Appeared in the National Post) by Tegan Hill and Alex WhalenThe overall employment rate hasn’t recovered to 2019 pre-COVID levels. Premiers simply demand more money while ignoring possible health-care solutionsby Jake Fuss and Mackenzie MoirIf the provinces increased provincial spending, they’d either have to raise taxes or run larger budget deficits. Ottawa’s nitrous oxide plan—no laughing matter(Appeared in the Edmonton Sun) by Kenneth P. GreenCanadian farmers have already made their fertilizer use highly efficient and less waste-generating over time. P.E.I. government should reduce spending to avoid fiscal risks(Appeared in the Charlottetown Guardian) by Ben Eisen and Alex WhalenThe Maritime provinces receive a larger share of their revenue from federal transfers than any other province. Ottawa now underreports true level of spending(Appeared in the Hub) by Jason Clemens, Jake Fuss, and Milagros PalaciosUnder the old classification, program spending would have been more than $10 billion higher. Ontario government poised to outspend predecessorby Ben EisenGovernments often spend money today but promise more discipline in the future. New Brunswick government should reduce spending to solidify provincial finances(Appeared in the New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal) by Ben Eisen and Alex WhalenWith interest rates rising, it's all the more important for governments to carefully manage money. |
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