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Septembre 21, 2016 3:31PM

Don't overlook how government policies hinder economic growth
Charles Lammam, Taylor Jackson
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The Liberal government remains committed to a misguided fiscal policy approach that spends borrowed money in the hopes of increasing prosperity.

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bank of canada, investment, economic growth, taxes, CPP, Justin Trudeau
Septembre 19, 2016 2:03PM

National carbon price will likely raise costs for Canadians, damage overall economy
Kenneth P. Green
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Planned tax will not significantly offset predicted future global warming.

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carbon tax, carbon pricing, cap and trade, Justin Trudeau, liberal government, oilsands, oil and gas
Septembre 14, 2016 1:42PM

Ontario throne speech mainly a political response to complex economic problems
Livio Di Matteo
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Higher energy costs have helped drive Ontario’s anemic economic performance.

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kathleen wynne, ontario electricity, ontario tax system, ontario economy, renewable energy, solar power, wind power
Septembre 6, 2016 3:17AM

Economics 101—demand, supply, taxes and housing in Vancouver
Livio Di Matteo
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Demand-side forces are still at play regardless of the new tax on foreign buyers.

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city of vancouver, christy clark, foreign homebuyers, homebuilding, city hall permits, supply and demand
Septembre 2, 2016 2:47PM

Longstanding problem of discouraging work made worse
Charles Lammam, Hugh MacIntyre, Ben Eisen
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High marginal effective tax rates weaken the incentives for people to earn extra money.

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cpp costs, canada pension plan, canada child tax benefit, bill morneau, Justin Trudeau, payroll taxes
Septembre 1, 2016 1:58PM

Canada’s disappointing second quarter economic performance spotlights need for proven policies
Charles Lammam, Hugh MacIntyre
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Starting in 1995, Prime Minister Jean Chretien and Finance Minister Paul Martin reduced program spending, balanced the budget and cut taxes.

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Jean Chretien, Paul Martin, Justin Trudeau, liberal government, taxes, debt, budget deficit, deficit spending
Août 31, 2016 9:09AM

42 per cent of income goes to taxes—some 'value' perspective for Canadian families
Charles Lammam
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On health care, despite a high level of spending, Canadians have comparatively poor access to technology and doctors, and long wait times for surgery.

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taxes, canadian consumer tax index, health care wait times, public sector compensation, education spending, canadian income tax, payroll tax
Août 30, 2016 3:57AM

Poor policy choices eroding economic freedom in Alberta
Ben Eisen, Fred McMahon
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Alberta's provincial government has dramatically increased personal and corporate income taxes.

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rachel notley, alberta economy, minimum wage, oil and gas
Août 26, 2016 12:54PM

Taxes are way up since 1961—are public services?
William Watson
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Taxes for the average Canadian family have increased 1,939 per cent since 1961.
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canadian consumer tax index, taxes, canadian economy
Août 26, 2016 3:45AM

Fiscal update shows Alberta’s financial position deteriorating more rapidly than expected
Steve Lafleur, Ben Eisen
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Alberta’s first-quarter fiscal update now expects the province’s operating deficit this year will be $10.9 billion.

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rachel notley, joe ceci, alberta debt, alberta deficit, oil and gas

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