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New Brunswick government should reduce business taxes to spur wage growth

A high business tax rate makes the province less attractive for investment compared to lower-tax jurisdictions.


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All parties should promise policies that brighten New Brunswick’s economic future

The province's business income tax is tied for third-highest in Canada and is among the highest in North America.


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New Brunswick’s ‘unsustainable’ finances demand spending restraint from all parties

The province's program spending is projected to increase by a yearly average of 8.8 per cent.


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HST cut won’t solve New Brunswick’s tax competitiveness problem

The province has one of the highest business tax rates in North America.


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New Brunswick government should ban smartphones in schools

Students who were not distracted by digital devices scored 15 points higher their peers.


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New Brunswick losing head offices and their associated economic activity

Head office employment in the province is down more than 300 jobs since 2014.


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Government policies hurt New Brunswickers seeking to increase modest incomes
After they do the math, some workers may decide to not take on additional work or increase their incomes.

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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.