Fraser Forum

Government Spending & Taxes

1:57PM
Printer-friendly version
Liberal/NDP pact promises ever higher federal spending

The NDP election platform called for per-person spending to reach $11,446 in 2022/23.


4:00AM
Printer-friendly version
Federal government contradicts own objectives by raising taxes on lower-income families

On average, couples with children in the bottom 20 per cent pay $318 per year more than they did previously.


8:00AM
Printer-friendly version
Fiscal sustainability—a good New Year’s resolution

Alberta, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland require the most policy action to correct their unsustainable fiscal trajectories.


8:36AM
Printer-friendly version
On the minimum wage, Ford once again follows Wynne’s lead

The Ontario government plans to increase the minimum wage to $15 in January.


3:31PM
Printer-friendly version
New COVID spending may do more harm than good

Several businesses, particularly in the service industry, are struggling to find workers.


2:12PM
Printer-friendly version
Trudeau’s record-high spending hasn’t translated into strong economic growth

During the Trudeau period, business investment actually declined by 0.2 per cent.


9:40AM
Printer-friendly version
Before adding new programs, Ottawa should consider what Canadians already pay for health care

The Trudeau government will likely expand the scope of our public health-care system and Canadian families will pay even more for public health care every year.


2:22PM
Printer-friendly version
New Federal Government Cannot Continue the Debt Binge

The new Liberal minority government should develop a credible plan to balance the budget and stop debt accumulation.


11:41AM
Printer-friendly version
Federal debt accumulation will disproportionately burden younger Canadians

Over a two-year span, Ottawa is expected to add more than $500 billion in federal debt.


11:13AM
Printer-friendly version
With higher oil prices, Alberta government must avoid fiscal mistakes of the past

The price of Brent Crude oil could reach US$100 per barrel in 2022 due to a surge in demand.


Subscribe to the Fraser Institute

Get the latest news from the Fraser Institute on the latest research studies, news and events.