The Fraser Institute will release a new study spotlighting how legal and economic certainty established by modern First Nations’ land claim agreements can be swiftly undermined by the courts. The study, “Mining and Aboriginal Rights in Yukon: How Certainty Affects Investor Confidence”, examines recent court decisions in Yukon and studies the effects of those rulings on … Read more
The Fraser Institute will release a new study spotlighting the effects of regulatory delays on B.C.’s liquefied natural gas industry. The study, LNG Exports from British Columbia: The Cost of Regulatory Delay, estimates the loss of international market share and foregone export revenues due to lengthy approval processes involving the federal government, provincial authorities as well … Read more
The Conference Board of Canada will publish a new report on its website. Commissioned by the Canadian Medical Association, the report highlights the meaningful role that the federal government can play in improving seniors care across the country, from both a political and economic standpoint. It provides an in-depth economic break down on how the federal government … Read more
The Department of Finance will release the Annual Financial Report of the Government of Canada, summarizing the Government’s financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015, including the budgetary balance. The Department is also releasing updated Fiscal Reference Tables, which provide annual data on the financial position of the federal, provincial-territorial and local governments. … Read more
The Fraser Institute will release its Economic Freedom of the World 2015 Annual Report. The report compares the level of economic freedom in 157 countries and territories based on size of government, taxation, rule of law, property rights, regulation and other factors. The report will be available online.
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities hosts a webinar on the Indian Act 101. The Indian Act has existed since 1867 and addresses everything from birth to death for First Nation people. Among other things, the legislation establishes the reserve system and stipulates the financial and governance authorities of First Nation governments. Understanding the history of the … Read more
The Fraser Institute will release a new study examining how increases in public education funding are being spent. The study, Understanding the Increases in Education Spending in Public Schools in Canada, spotlights to what degree increased education spending over a 10-year period has gone towards compensation (salaries, benefits, pensions) as well as capital spending (new … Read more
The Pearson Centre hosts a webinar on what you need to know about social media for Election 2015. Participants include digital public affairs strategist Mark Blevis and marketing specialist for Nonlinear Creations, Brit Mockler . This event will take place online. Registration required.
With Labour Day approaching, the Fraser Institute will release a new study about worker choice in Canada. Following the recent Royal Assent given to Bill C-377 – federal legislation that requires Canadian labour organizations to publicly disclose their financial information – Improving Union Accountability with Worker Choice looks at other opportunities for lawmakers to empower … Read more
Statistics Canada will release numbers for the second quarter 2015 Gross domestic product, income and expenditure, and gross domestic product by industry. More information is available online.
