A new study released today by the Fraser Institute finds that governments across Canada fail to properly implement carbon-pricing schemes, which could, in theory, both reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve the economy. “Carbon-pricing in Canada doesn’t work the way ivory tower economists envision, and instead has become just another tax,” said Kenneth Green, Fraser Institute’s senior … Read more
A survey of homebuilders released by the Fraser Institute finds that the City of Vancouver is the most heavily regulated municipality in the Lower Mainland for residential development and is stifling new homebuilding. The New Homes and Red Tape in British Columbia: Residential Land-Use Regulation in the Lower Mainland ranks the City of Vancouver last among 19 of … Read more
A new survey by the Fraser Institute finds that more and more Canadians are using complementary and alternative medicines and therapies — such as massage, yoga, acupuncture and chiropractic care — and they’re using them more frequently. “Alternative treatments are playing an increasingly important role in Canadians’ overall health care, and understanding how all the parts of … Read more
A new study released today by the Fraser Institute finds that Canada’s air quality has dramatically improved over the past four decades despite significant population and economic growth and increased energy usage. “Imposing additional regulations might only harm economic growth with little or no measurable public benefit given Canada’s air quality standards are already among the strictest in … Read more
A new study released today by the Fraser Institute finds that wealth inequality in Canada is largely the result of differences in people’s age, where wealth accumulation is a slow and steady process over a long period of time. “Most wealth inequality is explained by totally normal changes in our economic situation as we age — the … Read more
A new collection of essays by the Fraser Institute finds that after 100 years of taxing Canadians, the personal income tax, which began as a small wartime revenue generator, has morphed into a costly, complex behemoth that’s difficult to administer and makes Canada very uncompetitive. “The fears policymakers had in 1917 when the personal income tax was … Read more
The Fraser Institute’s annual Alberta elementary school rankings finds that some elementary schools in Alberta have experienced dramatic declines in performance over the past few years, while others — even those with high levels of special needs and English second language students — have improved. Our annual report card takes stock of how schools perform year … Read more
A new study by the Fraser Institute finds that families with children attending most independent schools in British Columbia have essentially the same level of income as families with children in public schools. “Despite common misperceptions that independent schools in B.C. cater only to wealthy families, there’s little difference in the family income of parents that choose … Read more
A new study released by the Fraser Institute finds that Quebec’s subsidized daycare program has produced skyrocketing costs along with worrying child development outcomes without eliminating wait times. “Policymakers across Canada have eyed Quebec’s subsidized daycare program as a potential model to follow, but some of the claims made to support it — that it pays for itself, … Read more
With budget 2017, the federal government has failed to chart a clear course for taxpayers, entrepreneurs, and businesses and risks making Canada even less competitive. “This budget decided not to decide until President Trump decides, and that leaves taxpayers, entrepreneurs, and businesses guessing about what Canada’s economic policies will be,” said Charles Lammam, director of fiscal studies … Read more
