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Canada’s spending and deficits higher than comparable countries during pandemic

Canada ranks 6th highest among 35 high-income for the share of the economy represented by government spending.


10:37AM
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Plastics ban one more blow to Alberta’s energy sector

Investment in Canada’s oil and gas sector has declined by 35 per cent.


12:30PM
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Spend first, ask questions later—not sustainable fiscal policy
Running upwards of a $400 billion deficit for the duration of the pandemic is fiscally irresponsible.

10:48AM
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Bounty of modern life was not available to many 60 short years ago

The washing machine was especially important in freeing up women’s time.


9:45AM
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Spike in household savings rate only temporary

The second quarter saw a spike to 28.2 per cent, the highest savings rate since at least 1961.


11:15AM
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Canadians families may soon benefit from U.S. education reform

U.S. legislation would help produce scholarships to fund a wide range of education choices for students.


10:11AM
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Ford’s tax pledge will help Ontario’s economy recovery

Ontario’s budget deficit will likely be the largest in provincial history.


3:44PM
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Freeland takes over during massive federal spending spree

The federal budget deficit in 2020-21 will be the largest in Canadian history.


11:26AM
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Ottawa introduces new rules for energy sector at worst possible time

Bill C-69 overhauled the entire environmental assessment of major projects and made the regulatory system more complex.


9:12PM
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Ontario budget deficit will reach historic levels

The province's deficit this year will be 4.6 per cent larger than the Ontario economy.


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