Blog - Fraser Forum
Empirically the long-run effect of U.S. immigration on employment and wages tends to be low or zero.
Canada’s trade deficit with the world widened from C$6.4 billion in the first quarter of 2016 to a record C$10.7 billion.
Alberta’s unemployment rate climbed to 8.6 per cent in July—the highest rate since 1994.
In Canada, the Alberta government put forth its own plan for a $15 minimum wage by 2018.
Countries with PR electoral systems had average central government spending of 29.2 per cent (of GDP) compared to 23.5 per cent in majoritarian/plurality countries.
If a carbon tax is implemented, it will likely be on top of the extensive regulation Canadians already face.
With or without foreign buyers, there’s strong demand for housing in the region.