Mai 29, 2017 2:32PM

Taxation—the next logical step in self-governance for First Nations

Joseph Quesnel

With true self-governance, funding and service levels are no longer determined by federal bureaucrats.

Sujet:

Aboriginal Policy, Government Spending & Taxes

Étiquettes:

indian act, taxation in canada, first nation prosperity, aboriginal economy, taxes, governance

Mai 26, 2017 3:55PM

Defence spending in Canada—a look at the data

Charles Lammam, Hugh MacIntyre, Feixue Ren

Canada’s defence spending has been below 2 per cent of GDP since 1989.

Sujet:

Government Spending & Taxes

Étiquettes:

canadian forces, NATO, military spending, donald trump, Justin Trudeau, debt and deficit

Mai 26, 2017 1:49PM

William Watson: Canada's surprising comparative advantage—selling sand to the Sahara

William Watson

Markets respond to consumer needs in intricate, effective and sometimes mysterious ways.

Sujet:

Alberta teachers’ ‘me too’ clause strengthens case for public-sector wage restraint

Ben Eisen, Angela MacLeod

Notley government faces a budget deficit of more than $10 billion.

Sujet:

Education, Government Spending & Taxes

Étiquettes:

alberta economy, alberta education, rachel notley, labour, alberta teachers association, teacher unions, compensation in alberta, government salaries

Mai 26, 2017 3:00AM

Going off the rails—does Ontario really need a high-speed train?

Livio Di Matteo

The cost and the time required for the project would likely increase dramatically.

Sujet:

Government Spending & Taxes

Étiquettes:

kathleen wynne, high-speed train, toronto transit, ontario taxpayers

Mai 25, 2017 3:03AM

Ontario government shifts today’s electricity bills (plus interest) onto future consumers

Kenneth P. Green, Ashley Stedman, Taylor Jackson

From 2010 to 2016, the average monthly electricity bill for Toronto residents increased by more than 50 per cent.

Sujet:

Natural Resources

Étiquettes:

kathleen wynne, ontario electricity, ontario taxpayers, energy costs, ontario economy

Mai 24, 2017 4:00AM

Alberta leads the country in spending growth

Steve Lafleur

Between 2015/16 and 2017/18, program spending in Alberta is projected to increase by roughly 11 per cent.

Sujet:

Government Spending & Taxes

Étiquettes:

rachel notley, alberta government spending, alberta government debt, alberta deficits, joe ceci

Mai 23, 2017 10:34AM

NAFTA renegotiation—Canada should brace for a troubling list of demands

Steven Globerman

President Trump called Canada’s system of supply management for dairy products a "disgrace."

Sujet:

Canadian Perspectives on the U.S.

Étiquettes:

barriers to trade, NAFTA, north american free trade agreement, donald trump, supply management, dairy trade, softwood lumber, Justin Trudeau

Mai 19, 2017 8:34AM

William Watson: Pricing pot? Let the market decide, dude!

William Watson

We should let private agents buy and sell marijuana at whatever price they decide.

Sujet:

Government’s plan for Northern Ontario fails to deliver

Livio Di Matteo

Population is not growing, employment is shrinking, and new investment spending has shrunk.

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Taxation—the next logical step in self-governance for First Nations

Defence spending in Canada—a look at the data

William Watson: Canada's surprising comparative advantage—selling sand to the Sahara

Alberta teachers’ ‘me too’ clause strengthens case for public-sector wage restraint

Going off the rails—does Ontario really need a high-speed train?

Ontario government shifts today’s electricity bills (plus interest) onto future consumers

Alberta leads the country in spending growth

NAFTA renegotiation—Canada should brace for a troubling list of demands

William Watson: Pricing pot? Let the market decide, dude!

Government’s plan for Northern Ontario fails to deliver

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