The Fraser Institute will release a new study examining how private ownership of mineral rights, including mineral rights for First Nations, could improve Canada’s attractiveness for mining investment. the Fraser Institute will release a new study examining how private ownership of mineral rights, including mineral rights for First Nations, could improve Canada’s attractiveness for mining … Read more
The Spring issues of the Business Outlook Survey and the Senior Loan Officer Survey will be released. The Business Outlook Survey and the Senior Loan Officer Survey will be available at 10:30 (ET) on the bank’s website.
The Fraser Institute will release a new study examining total government liabilities (federal, provincial and local) in Canada, which include much more than direct debt. The study, Canadian Government Debt 2014, spotlights unfunded liabilities such as the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), breaks down total liabilities by province, and calculates per person costs to taxpayers. The … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander (Ajax-Pickering, Ont.) will chat with social media users about Canada’s successful immigration programs through Weibo, China’s version of Twitter, at 5:00pm CST (2:00am PST, 5:00am EST). Alexander will promote Canada as a destination of choice for students, businesses and visitors. More information is available online.
The Parliamentary Budget Officer will post a report entitled “Labour Market Assessment 2014” on the website. This report provides Parliamentarians with an assessment of the current state of the Canadian labour market by examining labour market indicators relative to trend, trends in wages and compensation, and the evidence of labour shortages and skills mismatches. Call 613-992-8026.
The Fraser Institute will release a new study measuring the private cost, in lost wages and time, of waiting for health care in Canada. The study, “The Private Cost of Public Queues for Medically Necessary Care,” calculates the average value of time lost during the week for each of the estimated 928,120 patients waiting for surgery … Read more
The Fraser Institute will release a new commentary by Philip Cross, former chief economic analyst for Statistics Canada, analyzing the economic impact of a weaker loonie. In Economic Consequences of the Lower Canadian Dollar, Cross spotlights the effects of a depreciating dollar on ordinary Canadians and businesses, and counters claims from some economists who predict … Read more
Canada’s Taxpayers’ Ombudsman, J. Paul Dube, will release his latest Special Report “Donor Beware” which presents the results of his investigation into issues related to abusive tax shelter donation schemes and the CRA’s role in communicating to Canadians on this important subject. Call 613-941-6294.
The Fraser Institute will release a new study examining the relative size and future of Ontario’s government debt compared to that of California. California is widely considered to be one of North America’s most fiscally irresponsible jurisdictions but recently sought to right its financial ship through cuts to government spending and large income and sales tax hikes. … Read more
While the CRTC targets a trio of X-rated cable channels for failing to supply sufficient levels of Canadian content, the Fraser Institute will release a new examining government support and regulation of Canada’s entertainment industry. The study, The Entertainment Industries, Government Policies and Canada’s National Identity, focuses on the production and distribution of Canadian film, television, … Read more
