A new study released by the Fraser Institute finds that Alberta’s record on job-creation and labour market performance more generally ranks in the bottom half of all North American provinces and states, and trails far behind other energy jurisdictions. “Alberta’s once-robust labour market that attracted workers from across Canada and the U.S. has stumbled recently and now ranks … Read more
A new study released by the Fraser Institute finds that he tenuous nature of the recent election in British Columbia has increased political and policy uncertainty to the highest levels since 2009, which could drive away business investment and slow the economy. “Heightened uncertainty surrounding who will govern, and what policies the government will implement, act as a … Read more
A new study released today by the Fraser Institute finds that despite high housing costs across the country, the average Canadian family spent more on taxes in 2016 than housing, food and clothing combined. “Many Canadians may think housing is their biggest household expense, but in fact the average Canadian family spent more on taxes last … Read more
A new study released today by the Fraser Institute finds that as traditional “have” provinces struggle economically, Canada’s equalization program is not equipped to adapt to the country’s new economic landscape. “The economic gap between so-called have and have-not provinces has shrunk, but equalization payments are required to keep growing automatically no matter how much provinces … Read more
A new study by the Fraser Institute finds that Canadians have been able to qualify for much larger mortgages over the past two decades because of declining interest rates and rising incomes, and that has more than likely translated into higher home prices. “Increased borrowing power, brought about by falling interest rates and rising incomes, is potentially the … Read more
A new study released by the Fraser Institute finds that the tax changes proposed in British Columbia by the NDP and Green Party will increase the yearly tax burden for the average B.C. family by $594. “An NDP-Green government in B.C. would result in a marked shift in tax policy in the province, including an increase in … Read more
According to the Fraser Institute’s annual calculations Canadian families celebrate Tax Freedom Day on June 9 this year. Tax Freedom Day measures the total yearly tax burden imposed on Canadian families by federal, provincial and municipal governments. If you had to pay all your taxes up front, you’d give government every dollar you earned before Tax Freedom Day. “It’s … Read more
A new study released today by the Fraser Institute finds that the Alberta government’s current string of budget deficits are substantially larger than Ontario’s deficits following the 2009 recession. “Ontario has generally been considered the poster child of fiscal mismanagement in recent years, so it’s remarkable that Alberta’s government today is running larger deficits than Ontario did … Read more
According to the Fraser Institute’s annual B.C. secondary schools rankings a greater number of secondary schools in British Columbia have experienced declines in performance than have improved over the past four years. “Our annual report card reveals how schools perform year over year, so parents can quickly see if there are problems that must be corrected,” said … Read more
A new study released by the Fraser Institute finds that this year, federal per person program spending under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) has nearly eclipsed the all-time high recorded during the 2009 recession. “Looking back at government spending in Canada since Confederation, this year stands out because unlike most other spending spikes, there’s no recession or war … Read more
