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How Have Canadian Federal Governments Responded to Budget Deficits?
Ottawa’s delay in balancing the budget will require deeper spending cuts and larger tax hikes in the future
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Adrift without an Anchor: Federal Fiscal Policy and Canada’s Long-Term Debt Ratio
44 per cent chance Ottawa increases debt over 10-year period; likelihood of failure jumps to 59 per cent over 20 years
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The Effect of Population Aging on Economic Growth in Canada
Canada’s aging population could lower per person income (broadly measured) by $11,200 over the next 20 years
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How Provincial Governments Respond to Fiscal Shocks and Federal Transfers
Higher deficit-financed spending by provincial governments leads to 26% higher taxes and 10% higher debt interest costs, historical analysis shows
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Stress Testing the Federal Fiscal Anchor
30 per cent chance Ottawa fails to meet its fiscal goal over 10-year period; likelihood of failure jumps to 53 per cent over 20 years
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An Evaluation of Three Alternative Fiscal Anchors for Canada
Current and projected fiscal policies of Canadian governments are unsustainable; will impose costs on Canadians and the economy
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The Fiscal Costs of Debt-Financed Government Spending
Debt-financed government spending—even with low interest rates—imposes real costs on Canadians and the economy
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What Are the Economic Costs of Raising Revenue by the Canadian Federal Government?
Raising an extra dollar of personal income tax revenue costs the Canadian economy $2.86
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What Happens If Alberta Returns to the Flat Tax System?
Alberta can regain tax advantage by reinstating 10% flat tax
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Will Cutting Income Tax Rates Create Jobs for Canadians?
Federal income tax rate reduction could help create 110,000 new private sector jobs in Canada