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Stagnation in Atlantic Canada’s Private Sector: Measuring Progress 2007 to 2019
Nova Scotia’s private sector largely trails the rest of the country; failed to improve between 2007-2019
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The Collapse of Student Testing in BC High Schools: Participation rates plummet as student achievement wanes
Student participation rates—and scores—in provincewide tests plummet in BC high schools; less than half of Grade 10 students met numeracy standard in 2021/22
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The Role of Private Hospitals in Australia’s Universal Health Care System
Australia’s universal health-care system outperforms Canada on key measures including wait times, costs less and includes large role for private hospitals
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Understanding the Nature of Canada’s Fiscal and Economic Challenges
Ottawa’s policy direction since 2015 has led to deterioration of finances, collapse in business investment and economic stagnation
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The Growing Debt Burden for Canadians: 2024 Edition
Canada’s combined federal-provincial debt will approach $2.2 trillion in 2023/24
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Canada-US Energy Sector Competitiveness Survey 2023
Wyoming and North Dakota lead 17 petroleum producing states and provinces for investment attractiveness; Saskatchewan highest ranked Canadian province at 3rd while Alberta ranks 9th
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British Columbia's Coming Debt Boom in Historical Context
B.C. government adding more debt over next three years than during COVID or the 08/09 financial crisis combined
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Educational Attainment, Migration, and Provincial Spending on Universities in Canada
Higher provincial university spending generally does not result in more educated populations
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Human Freedom Index 2023
Hong Kong plummets to 46th spot in latest Human Freedom ranking as China continues to violate “one country, two systems” pact
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The Road to Freedom: Estonia’s Rise from Soviet Vassal State to One of the Freest Nations on Earth
Estonian incomes, living standards, life expectancy improved dramatically after transition to market democracy