The federal budget reveals the wish lists of government departments.
canadian economy
March 23, 2017
8:54AM
Since the Liberals’ first forecast in 2015, expected GDP for 2017 has dropped by $62 billion or $1,700 per Canadian.
March 23, 2017
8:40AM
The Trump administration is negotiating tax reform that could make the U.S. much more attractive for investment and skilled workers.
March 22, 2017
9:51AM
A higher tax rate will also reduce the rewards to entrepreneurial endeavours.
March 21, 2017
3:00AM
Capital gains tax revenue from individual Canadians amounts to $4.3 billion each year.
March 8, 2017
11:01AM
Governments in Edmonton, Toronto and Ottawa have markedly increased government spending.
March 2, 2017
2:56PM
The Liberals will finance almost all of the new spending with borrowed money, resulting in an expected deficit of $27.8 billion this year.
January 19, 2017
3:00AM
As the prime minister tours the country, he can see how his policies are making things worse—not better.
December 19, 2016
3:01PM
In the U.S., we've seen more regulation, more constrained labour markets, higher taxation and less economic freedom.