Stop making those with the least bear the burden of tough economic times
The fiscal update is an opportunity to reply to Conservative ‘rage farming’ by delivering help to those who need it.
Frustration grows as federal report reveals broad support for school food program, but no funding timeline
‘If the federal government wanted to do one thing quickly to address the key issue facing Canadians, which is the affordability of food, they will act on this,’ says the Coalition for Healthy School Food’s Debbie Field.
Economic turmoil, irrepressible housing bubble leave Liberals playing for time
As long as the economy remains the central political issue, the Liberals’ only real friend is the time between now and the likely federal election in 2025.
Freeland’s economic update needs to be realistic and honest
Canada has put off facing reality for too long; we cannot take our future for granted any longer. We need a government—and a country—that recognizes that and is prepared for hard choices.
Pharmacare means pharmaceuticals will be more affordable for everybody, writes Thomlinson
I was disappointed in the story about the PBO analysis of the cost of pharmacare and its focus on the question “what is its purpose?” Actually, the purpose is self-evident: to make pharmaceuticals more affordable for everybody. It is too clever by half to keep repeating the mantra that only 14 per cent of non-hospital […]
As Blair sets sights on nearly $1-billion DND cuts, pressure ramping up on Canada to spend more on defence, NATO commitments, say experts
‘It’s also important to exercise control over spending and make sure that we’re getting true value for every dollar that’s spent. That’s my responsibility,’ said Defence Minister Bill Blair to reporters recently on the Hill.
Alan Williams: how to cut $900-million at DND
In this mock memo to federal Defence Minister Bill Blair, Alan Williams, a former assistant deputy minister of materiel at DND, suggests a radical change in how DND proposes to acquire the 15 Canadian Surface Combatant ships, and cut costs.
Charities can’t keep helping others if no one will help them
After three years of prolonged crisis even the helpers are burnt out.
Corporate Canada needs to support net-zero emissions
We can expect a fierce fight against a cap on oil and gas emissions, or to make it so high to be largely irrelevant. But a cap is essential and has to be meaningful, sending a clear message to investors and the industry.
Budget-related bills should focus on budget-related matters
For many years, and across multiple governments, budget implementation bills have contained a litany of legislative items unconnected to the budget, but which were placed there for convenience or efficiency.
