Shrink government revenues? Grow TFSA room? Economists weigh in on what a Poilievre tax-reform panel could—or should—consider
Pierre Poilievre is likely to appoint a panel of ‘practical people,’ and avoid policies that don’t work in the real world, unlike the way ‘losing governments’ have approached tax reforms in the past, said the Fraser Institute’s Philip Cross.
Immigrants back regularization for undocumented people
Regularization is not about rewarding lawbreakers; it’s about rectifying systemic failings that leave many people vulnerable and uncertain.
Younger people in ‘survival mode’ as affordability crisis ticks on, say pundits, leaving little room for Liberals to make up lost ground to Conservatives
Unlike the embattled prime minister, ‘no one has really any expectations’ of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre before the election, says pollster Greg Lyle.
Canadians are living through a mental health crisis
The journey towards equitable mental health care for all is far from over. It requires unwavering dedication, continuous advocacy, and collaborative efforts from all sectors of society.
MPs sound alarm over threat of losing ‘invaluable’ tool for fiscal oversight
The Canadian Audit and Accountability Foundation is seeking $4.5-million over three years to continue training elected officials on how to scrutinize the annual Public Accounts.
Gains change a capital idea
The macro result of these preferential tax policies is that wealth inequality has ballooned, and contributed to our political instability and revolts.
Poilievre poised for big battle over capital gains
Liberals would be better off to focus on the good parts of their spend list than pick a fight on a tax increase that few understand and even fewer will be paying.
New report shows Canada’s economic weaknesses date back to 2006, covering Harper and Trudeau years
The Bennett Jones report sets out some directions in taxation, competition, immigration, investment, and the green energy transition, but no policy map. It also warns that we will have to choose between spending cutbacks or broad-based tax increases as government spending will need to be focused on investment, not consumption.
Economic development advocacy leads in May, besting environment talks for first month in 2024
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited communicated last month about mining in the Arctic and the company’s Hope Bay project.
Ten parliamentary committees forgo scrutiny of $25-billion in spending estimates
The House Foreign Affairs Committee also didn’t finish its review of $8.5-billion of planned spending.
