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A Tale of Two Provinces: Economic and Fiscal Performance of Ontario and Quebec in the 21st Century
Ontario recorded lowest GDP per-person growth nationwide from 2000-2022, now it’s Canada’s economic laggard
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Global Aftermath: The Economic and Fiscal Effects of COVID in Canada and the World
Canada’s high government spending and debt accumulation did not produce economic growth during COVID
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Storm Without End: The Economic and Fiscal Impact of COVID in Canada
Ottawa increased spending during pandemic far beyond what was necessary to tackle COVID
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Tax and Expenditure Limitations for Canada’s Federal Government: A Primer
Effective spending rules would result in balanced federal budget by 2025/26, even with COVID emergency relief
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Global Storm: The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Responses around the World
Canada ranks poorly for testing rates and hospital beds, keys to successful COVID response; prolonged lockdowns deemed ineffective
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Achieving the Four-Day Work Week: Essays on Improving Productivity Growth in Canada
New essay series identifies ways to improve productivity growth, which could ultimately lead to a four-day work week
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Achieving the Four-Day Work Week: Part 1 Essays
Government spending reductions and balanced budgets will help increase productivity growth, pave way for four-day work week
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Local Leviathans: The Rise of Municipal Government Spending in Canada, 1990–2018
Municipal government spending up 51% across Canada over the last decade
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Household Debt and Government Debt in Canada
Concerns about Canada’s $2 trillion in household debt overblown; net worth has increased to $10.3 trillion