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Ottawa’s hostility toward private health care out of step with most Canadians(Appeared in True North) by Bacchus Barua and Mackenzie MoirLast year, Canadians could expect a median wait of 27.4 weeks between referral to a specialist and receipt of treatment. Canadians should celebrate decline of private-sector unions(Appeared in the Western Standard) by Matthew LauLabour unions discourage investment, disincentivize work effort and cut productivity. Ontario’s budget—another opportunity to lower province’s high income tax rate(Appeared in the Toronto Sun) by Ben Eisen and Jake FussAt 53.53 per cent, the province has the third-highest top personal income tax rate in Canada and the United States. Federal government’s upcoming budget must address ‘growth deficit’(Appeared in National Newswatch) by Jason Clemens, Milagros Palacios and Jake FussBetween 2016 and 2019, the Trudeau government recorded average economic growth of 2.1 per cent compared to 4.6 per cent during the Chrétien years. Alberta’s ‘new fiscal framework’ requires constitutional change to make it last(Appeared in the Hub) by Tegan HillAll resource revenue is typically included in the budget, creating volatility in provincial finances. High spending triggers avalanche of debt in B.C.(Appeared in Business in Vancouver) by Ben Eisen and Tegan HillThe province's annual debt interest payments will increase by 45 per cent between 2022 and 2025. Smart policy—not selective handouts—will bolster business environment for manufacturing(Appeared in the Ottawa Sun) by Jock FinlaysonCanada's manufacturing sector employs 1.7 million people. Ontario government’s spending habits belie claims of fiscal restraintby Jake FussThe province's spending is forecasted to be $29.4 billion higher than previously projected for 2022/23. Nova Scotia government should avoid another debt binge in upcoming budget(Appeared in the Halifax Chronicle Herald) by Jake Fuss and Alex WhalenAccording to projections, the province’s debt will equal $17,685 per person. |
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