The Fraser Institute annually calculates Tax Freedom Day in order to provide a comprehensive and easily understood indicator of the overall tax burden faced by the average Canadian family. In 2013, Tax Freedom Day fell on June 10, two days later than 2012 when Tax Freedom Day fell on June 8.

There is general agreement among diverse groups and individuals that Canada’s transportation infrastructure desperately requires improvement. As governments move to confront this challenge, it is not enough that they simply commit to building more roads or bridges; the infrastructure must be built on time and on budget, be of high quality, and be well-maintained.

Pharmaceutical costs are escalating at a rate that outpaces inflation, forcing government providers to balance consumer needs against budgetary realities. Several strategies for better managing drug expenditures are attracting significant attention, including bulk purchase agreements.