If policymakers want to help improve living standards in Indigenous communities, particularly in remote areas of Canada, they should help foster the construction of roads and other infrastructure between these struggling communities and larger population centres—not simply spend more money on government programs, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute. “A constant … Read more
Despite common misperceptions, capital gains taxes are not just paid by wealthy Canadians, and Canada already has a relatively high capital gains tax rate compared to other developed countries, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute. “Despite what many Canadians believe, most capitals gains taxes are paid by ordinary Canadians and not … Read more
If governments across Canada want to help increase productivity—and the possibility of a four-day work week—they should eliminate excessive regulation on businesses and entrepreneurs, finds a new essay released by the Fraser Institute. “Businesspeople and entrepreneurs in Canada should be focused on innovation, improving products, serving customers and growing their businesses, not filling out forms … Read more
Spending on public schools has increased in every Maritime province in recent years, despite the region experiencing the largest declines in enrolment across the country, finds a new study by the Fraser Institute. “Contrary to what we often hear, public school spending is on the rise across the Maritime provinces, even though there are fewer … Read more
The number of Canadians donating to charity—as a percentage of all tax filers—is at the lowest point in the past 18 years, and as a share of income the amount lags far behind what Americans give, finds a new study by the Fraser Institute. “The holiday season is a time to reflect on charitable giving, … Read more
Between 2005 and 2015, large cities in Southwestern Ontario have gone from being amongst the most prosperous cities in Canada–as measured by median household income–to being amongst the least finds a new study released by the Fraser Institute. “The numbers tell a clear story. Southwestern Ontario, especially the cities further away from Toronto like London … Read more
All four Atlantic provinces rank last among the 10 Canadian provinces and 50 U.S. states in the world’s premier ranking of economic freedom in North America, finds a new report released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan, public policy think-tank. “Government policies in the Atlantic provinces continue to stifle economic freedom, particularly compared … Read more
Federal spending on benefits for eligible families with children through the Canada Child Benefit increased by 68.5 per cent from fiscal year 2014/15 to 2019/20—financed entirely by borrowing, finds a new essay released by the Fraser Institute. “Today, parents receive cash transfers from Ottawa that the next generation, namely their own children, will pay for … Read more
Carbon taxes in high-income countries around the world are poorly designed, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute. “Overall, no high-income OECD country with a carbon tax has implemented it based on sound design,” said Elmira Aliakbari, associate director of natural resource studies at the Fraser Institute and co-author of Carbon Pricing in … Read more
Families with less than $40,000 of annual household income receive 16.2 per cent of total benefits from the Canada Child Benefit program compared to 21.8 per cent under two child benefit programs that were scrapped and replaced by the CCB, finds a new essay released today by the Fraser Institute. “Canadian families that need these … Read more
