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Federal deficit is down, but this has little to do with Trudeau’s policiesby Jake FussAt every opportunity, the government has spent unexpected revenue windfalls. Prime minister's ‘fiscally responsible’ track record is pure fantasy(Appeared in the Ottawa Sun) by Jake FussBetween 2015 and 2019, Ottawa ran five consecutive deficits, causing federal debt to rise by $112 billion. Ottawa’s opposition to natural gas hurting Canadians and the world(Appeared in the Calgary Sun) by Kenneth P. GreenIt’s not too late for Canada to reconsider its stance on natural gas production, distribution, consumption and trade. Newfoundland and Labrador’s ‘Future Fund’ needs robust fiscal rules(Appeared in the St. John's Telegram) by Alex Whalen and Tegan HillAccording to Alaska’s constitution, the state government must deposit 25 per cent of all mineral revenues into its fund each year. If provinces and states are too big (or too small) it’s a problemby Russell S. SobelOntario is roughly three times larger than both B.C. and Alberta. Understanding universal health care: Cost-Sharing for Patients in Belgium, Part 2by Mackenzie Moir and Bacchus BaruaOutpatient pharmaceuticals in Belgium are usually partially reimbursed through a third-party payer scheme. Contrary to rhetoric, high-income families pay most taxes in Canada(Appeared in National Newswatch) by Jake FussThe top 20 per cent pay nearly two-thirds of all federal and provincial income taxes. |
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