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Young Americans support abstract and unworkable socialism

Only 32 per cent of Americans define socialism as government taking control of companies and industries.


4:24PM
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At every opportunity, the government has spent unexpected revenue windfalls.

At every opportunity, the government has spent unexpected revenue windfalls.


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Nova Scotia should follow New Brunswick’s lead and restrain spending in upcoming budget

At last update, the province’s budget deficit was $440 million for 2021-22.


1:57PM
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Liberal/NDP pact promises ever higher federal spending

The NDP election platform called for per-person spending to reach $11,446 in 2022/23.


11:57AM
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Leaving 2021—was debt binge a blip or a sea change

Prudent fiscal management means working quickly to return to pre-recession debt levels.


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Next prime minister should cut spending to help the poor

According to estimates, economic growth is maximized when government spending is about 26 per cent of GDP.


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Trudeau government pushes national childcare onto premiers’ plate

Budget 2021 includes $30 billion over five years for national childcare.