‘Salvation’ through ‘solutions’: Liberals must deliver results from economic statement in order to turn political tide, say observers
It’s going to come down to whether or not voters’ lives ‘actually change as a result of what the government has announced,’ said pollster Darrell Bricker.
Fixing Canada’s problems will remain an uphill struggle until voters start holding provinces accountable
The provinces have been unwilling to step in and use their authority over municipalities to fix the housing problem, and now they’re worried about being shown up by the federal minister.
Liberals need to look for realistic wins in wake of fiscal update
Success for them now is surviving the next month, not sermons or sanctimony—two things the prime minister and deputy PM need to be leery of as they are prone to both.
Freeland highlights plans to address affordability and build new homes, but only within context of a ‘responsible fiscal plan’
The fall economic statement, tabled in the House of Commons on Nov. 21, included no mention of the agreement between the Liberals and NDP to act on pharmacare by the end of 2023, which could lead to much larger spending plans.
Government-sector job growth dwarfs rise in private-sector jobs across Canada
A nearly stagnant private sector can’t finance rapid growth in the size of government over the long term.
How to think about the carbon tax setback?
It may be tempting to view the suspension of the carbon tax on oil heating as a lack of courage by political decision-makers. But the federal government’s decision also illustrates the limits of a climate strategy built around carbon pricing.
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.
A better Canada starts with better leadership
It is the fundamental responsibility of a prime minster and the government he heads to demonstrate vision, define the big challenges the country faces, and to unite the country.
PBO analysis finds government slow to implement budget even as overall spending rises
Parliamentary Budgetary Officer Yves Giroux said the latest Supplementary Estimates revealed the government has only sought approval for about 60 per cent of the proposed spending from Budget 2023 so far this year.
Government should focus on cultivating competition in the financial sector
Unless policy is actively designed to foster a robust credit union sector, only the very largest will be able to bear the costs of technology and ever-increasing regulation, resulting in more concentration, fewer choices, and higher costs for Canadian consumers.
