new brunswick finances

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New Brunswick government should reduce business taxes to spur wage growth

A high business tax rate makes the province less attractive for investment compared to lower-tax jurisdictions.


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All parties should promise policies that brighten New Brunswick’s economic future

The province's business income tax is tied for third-highest in Canada and is among the highest in North America.


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New Brunswick’s ‘unsustainable’ finances demand spending restraint from all parties

The province's program spending is projected to increase by a yearly average of 8.8 per cent.


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Government policies hurt New Brunswickers seeking to increase modest incomes
After they do the math, some workers may decide to not take on additional work or increase their incomes.

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New Brunswick’s stay-the-course budget leaves unanswered tax questions

The province's program spending this year will increase by 6.2 per cent, a rate faster than population growth plus inflation.


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New Brunswick government has golden opportunity to reduce income taxes

The province's combined personal income tax rate at $50,000 of income is the fourth-highest in North America.


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New Brunswick government should resist temptation to increase spending before election

This year, the province will spend a projected $548 million on provincial debt interest.


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New Brunswickers reap rewards of government spending restraint

The province's government debt has shrunk by more than $2 billion since 2019/20.


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New Brunswick government could use new surplus to cut taxes

The province's personal income tax rates are among the highest in North America.