A new study from the Fraser Institute finds that the percentage of Canadians claiming charitable donations on their taxes — and the amount they’re giving as a percentage of their income — is the lowest it’s been in a decade. The study finds that Americans are far more generous than Canadians, according to Generosity in Canada and the United … Read more
A new study by the Fraser Institute finds that Government workers in Canada continue to enjoy higher wages and more generous benefits — including earlier retirement — than their private-sector counterparts. “With the federal government running a large deficit, and provincial and municipal governments across the country looking to control spending, bringing public sector compensation in … Read more
The Fraser Institute released its annual global survey of petroleum-sector. Alberta continues to look less attractive for investment in the eyes of oil and gas companies, while neighbouring Saskatchewan keeps looking better. “The Alberta government has introduced policies that are confusing and possibly costly, creating uncertainty for the oil and gas industry, which can invest elsewhere,” said … Read more
A new study released by the Fraser Institute finds that decent economic performance — especially job growth — in Toronto and the surrounding Golden Horseshoe region is hiding the fact that the rest of Ontario still hasn’t fully recovered from the 2009 recession. “Looking at provincial-level statistics masks how bad things really are elsewhere in Ontario, … Read more
The Fraser Institute released a study entitled Human Freedom Index. The report shows that Hong Kong is once again the freest jurisdiction in the world while the United States continues its decline, dropping to 23rd on the index. “The Human Freedom Index measures civil liberties, economic freedom, the rule of law, freedom of movement, women’s rights and … Read more
A new study by the Fraser Institute finds that Canadian patients waited longer than ever this year for medical treatment. “Excessively long wait times remain a defining characteristic of Canada’s health-care system, but this year is the longest we’ve ever seen and that should trouble all Canadians,” said Bacchus Barua, senior economist for health-care studies at the … Read more
A new report from the Fraser Institute shows that Alberta’s deficits and mounting debt are largely the result of undisciplined spending and fiscal mismanagement, not just a drop in energy prices. “Successive Alberta governments mismanaged public finances when times were good and now those poor decisions have come back to haunt the province. Texas, on the other … Read more
A study by the Fraser Institute, Why First Nations Succeed, finds that First Nations with the highest living standards capitalize on, rather than oppose the economic opportunities available to them, and are governed by long-serving, fiscally prudent leaders. “The evidence is clear-successful First Nations rely on self-determination and make the most out of their own assets … Read more
The Fraser Institute released a new study, Comparing Performance of Universal Health Care Countries, 2016, showing that Canada spends more on health care than almost every other comparable country with universal care, with only middling to poor performance to show for it. “To improve Canada’s health-care system, policymakers should learn from other successful universal health-care countries, for the … Read more
The Fraser Institute released a book of essays, Counting Votes: Essays on Electoral Reform, stating that replacing Canada’s first-past-the-post electoral system with an alternative vote model — also known as ranked ballots — could severely weaken the competitiveness of federal elections. “Competitive elections where multiple parties have a legitimate chance to form government remain a staple … Read more
