Since the 1970s, Canada’s spending-to-GDP ratio has always been larger than the ideal range to maximize economic growth.
COVID
November 4, 2020
9:56AM
Federal government spending is expected to increase by more than 68 per cent in 2020-21.
November 4, 2020
9:46AM
At $38,000, the benefit it begins to get “clawed back” at a rate of 50 cents on the dollar.
October 28, 2020
10:08AM
The relative size of government in Canada is well beyond the “optimal” size for promoting productivity growth.
October 23, 2020
11:45AM
The federal debt will reach nearly 70 per cent of GDP by 2050.
October 22, 2020
11:45AM
Canadian health-care authorities must revisit rates of reimbursement for virtual visits.
September 29, 2020
10:59AM
Canada's ranking has plummeted in global competitiveness report cards.
September 8, 2020
11:50AM
There are an estimated 177,700 CERB-eligible spouses living in households with at least $100,000 in income.
September 3, 2020
12:20PM
The average Canadian can expect to pay $4,894.