The Fraser Institute released a study, The Importance of International Trade to the Canadian Economy: An Overview, stating that the emergence of strong opposition to trade in the U.S. presidential election and Europe threatens Canada’s future economic prosperity. “There is growing opposition to the nearly four decades-long consensus regarding the benefits of trade,” said Philip Cross, … Read more
The Fraser Institute released a new book, Intellectual Property Rights and the Promotion of Biologics, Medical Devices, and Trade in Pharmaceuticals, on patent protections for drugs and medical devices and how if strengthened around the world, could ultimately lower costs in Canada and help save lives by spurring innovation. “Stronger patent protections would encourage the development of … Read more
A new study by the Fraser Institute found that nearly 80 per cent of all increases in public school spending in Canada over the past decade went to salaries, pensions and benefits. “Contrary to misperceptions, public education spending has increased dramatically across the country, and it’s important for parents and taxpayers to know that the bulk … Read more
According to a national study of independent schools released in French by the Fraser Institute, the vast majority of non-government schools in Quebec don’t conform to the elite preparatory school stereotype, but instead offer religiously-oriented or alternative programs not available in the public system. “Parents in Quebec send their children to independent schools for many different reasons, … Read more
Instead of stagnating economically, Canada’s middle class has seen its income increase by as much as 52 per cent since 1976, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “Canada’s middle class is often portrayed as stagnating and not reaping any benefits from economic growth over the … Read more
To fix Canada’s costly and under-performing health-care system, the federal government should learn from the welfare reforms of the 1990s that empowered provinces to lower costs while improving services, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute. “Escalating costs defined the welfare system of the 1990s as well as today’s Canadian health-care system, which … Read more
Canada has moved into the top five among the world’s most economically free countries, according to the Fraser Institute’s annual Economic Freedom of the World report. But a growing government, substantial tax increases, and encroaching regulations threaten Canada’s ranking in the coming years. Fred McMahon, from the Fraser Institute says, “Canada remains one of the most economically-free jurisdictions in the … Read more
The Fraser Institute will release its Economic Freedom of the World 2016 annual report on Sept. 15. The report compares the level of economic freedom in 159 countries and territories based on size of government, taxation, rule of law, property rights, regulation and other factors. The full report will be available online. Call 416-363-6575 ext. 238.
Spending on public schools in Canada has increased dramatically over the past decade even as the number of students has declined, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute. “There’s a common misperception, perpetuated by teachers’ unions and activists, that spending on public schools has been declining, but that simply is not true,” said Deani Van Pelt, director … Read more
Canada’s first-past-the-post electoral system is simple and transparent and allows voters to hold governments accountable, argues a new essay released by the Fraser Institute. “With the ongoing Parliamentary committee investigating alternative voting methods, and in the discussions about electoral reform, the implication is that our present way of voting is deeply flawed,” said John Pepall, essay … Read more
