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Economic Impact and GHG Effects of the Federal Government's Emissions Reduction Plan through 2030
Federal government’s emission-reduction plan will cost Canadian workers $6,700 annually by 2030—while failing to meet government’s emission-reduction target
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A New Federal Fiscal Framework for Canada
Federal government could balance budget and reduce tax rates with 2.3% spending reduction over two years
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Comparing the Investment Performances of Canada and the United States over the Past Five Decades
Weak business investment in technologies compared to the U.S. hindering improvements in living standards
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A New Fiscal Framework for British Columbia
B.C. government should stop relying on boom-and-bust natural gas revenues to fund ongoing programs
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Ottawa’s Regulatory Assault on the Extraction Sector and Its Impact on Investment
Excessive regulatory burden on oil and gas sector has driven business investment down 52.1 per cent over past 10 years
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Measuring Progressivity in Canada’s Tax System, 2024
Top 20% of Canadian income-earning families pay 54% of all taxes
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The Case for Replacing British Columbia’s Inefficient Provincial Sales Tax with a Made-in-BC VAT
Reforming B.C.’s PST to reduce taxes on machinery and equipment would stimulate investment, boost productivity, and increase annual incomes by an estimated $700 to $1,700 per worker
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Recent Trends in Youth Employment
Average hours worked (per week) for young Canadians declined by more than 16% from 1989 to 2023
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Urban Population Densities in Canada and Abroad—an Update
Toronto, Vancouver much less dense than other comparable major U.S., international urban centres
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An Evaluation of Canada's Progress Towards Meeting 2026 and 2030 GHG Emission Reduction Targets
Ottawa unlikely to hit 2026 or 2030 emission reduction targets due to technological limitations, population growth, and rising incomes