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In this year's Economic Freedom of the World report, Canada ranks 14th—once again outside the top 10 most economically-free countries in the world.
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What International Tests (PISA) Tell Us about Education in Canada finds that despite Canada scoring comparatively well internationally on the latest PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) tests, Canadian scores in all three subjects—reading, math and science—have significantly declined across the country.
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(Appeared in the Globe and Mail) by Ben Eisen and Milagros Palacios
Since February 2020, government employment has increased by 9.4 per cent compared to just 0.4 per cent for the private sector.
(Appeared in the Toronto Sun) by Kenneth P. Green
The government wants Canadians to “bring their own containers" to restaurants.
(Appeared in the National Post) by Matthew Lau
The report exaggerates the current and future net costs of global warming.
by Garreth Bloor, Nathaniel Li, and Jason Clemens
Twenty-two GTHA municipalities increased per-person spending between 2009 and 2019.
(Appeared in the Halifax Chronicle Herald) by Ben Eisen and Alex Whalen
With interest rates rising, it's even more important for the province to manage money responsibly.
by Garreth Bloor, Nathaniel Li, and Jason Clemens
In the region, on a per-person basis, Toronto spent the least on waste disposal, sewer systems and other environmental infrastructure.
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