Canada should eliminate its capital gains tax to spur economic growth, says a new book Unlocking Canadian Capital: The Case for Capital Gains Tax Reform in Canada written by economist and Institute Senior Fellow Herbert Grubel.

Every year at this time, we ask ourselves: Why should we measure the performance of schools? In previous editions of the Fraser Institute's Report Card on British Columbia's Secondary Schools (Report Card), the question has prompted a two part answer. First, we measure performance so that the schools will have an objective benchmark against which to improve. Second, and equally as important, the Fraser Institute's Report Card on British Columbia's Secondary Schools measures and reports the performance of schools so that parents and students can make a more informed choice of an education provider.

Notwithstanding all of the well-publicized difficulties, it is clear that the business of treaty making with aboriginal tribes will continue in Canada, and especially in British Columbia. For those who are concerned with the course of the current process, there is an obligation to suggest alternate approaches. In discussing this, a few caveats should be noted at the beginning.