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Canada’s demographic crisis threatens incomes and living standards(Appeared in the Hub) by Steven GlobermanBecause retired people save less money than working people, Canada will rely more on foreign savings to finance domestic investments. Instead of doing more, schools should do less(Appeared in the Financial Post) by Michael ZwaagstraTime spent monitoring students as they brush their teeth is time that cannot be spent teaching the academic basics. Bank of Canada must stay aggressive to tame inflationby Livio Di MatteoOttawa is spending nearly one-third more than it was in 2019 before the pandemic. Ottawa’s ‘net-zero’ transit plan seems disconnected from reality(Appeared in the Toronto Sun) by Kenneth P. GreenMass transit use in Canada has been declining despite increased government spending. Alberta government can also deliver cheques to residents(Appeared in the Calgary Sun) by Tegan HillAs resource revenue began increasing, Alberta’s per-person government spending increased from $7,393 to $13,114. PISA results—a snapshot of schools in Canadaby Derek J. AllisonWhen governments closed schools and disrupted learning, many families rediscovered the important contributions schools make to modern society. Despite surplus, Newfoundland and Labrador government must rein in spending(Appeared in the St. John's Telegram) by Alex WhalenTotal government revenue is expected to be $1.3 billion higher than projected in the province's budget. COVID fallout—a provincial breakdown of the numbersby Livio Di MatteoFor the 2020 to 2022 period, the average annual GDP growth rate was highest in B.C. at more than 2 per cent. The fiscal cost of debt-financed government spending(Appeared in Finances of the Nation) by Bev Dahlby and Ergete FeredeGovernment borrowing crowds out private investment and lowers the economy’s productive potential. |
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