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Balance budget within reach—if Ottawa restrains spending

Since 2014/15, annual federal program spending has increased by $193.6 billion—or 75.5 per cent.


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Ontario government’s fiscal history drenched in red ink

From 1968 to 2023, Ontario ran 48 deficits—or deficits 87 per cent of the time.


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Stephen T. Easton, economics professor, Fraser Institute senior fellow, mentor
Prof. Easton made great contributions in the area of crime research, which was one of his passions.

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Newfoundland and Labrador government squanders another opportunity to reduce crushing debt

On a per-person basis, government spending will increase to $19,238, the highest of any province in Canada.


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Saskatchewan’s free-spending budget includes $273 million deficit

The province's net debt will reach a projected $16.3 billion in 2024/25.


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New Brunswick’s stay-the-course budget leaves unanswered tax questions

The province's program spending this year will increase by 6.2 per cent, a rate faster than population growth plus inflation.


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Yukon should match mining potential with better policy to attract investment

The territory's mining sector tends to pay above-average wages.


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Ontarians in big cities suffer from weak employment income growth

Population growth often leads to faster economic growth, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the economy is doing well.


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Federal government will likely violate another self-imposed fiscal rule

The inability to control spending remains the primary reason for Ottawa's string of deficits.


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