Dramatic reform was needed, but not found, in Carney’s federal budget
For all of the talk of fiscal restraint and plans for Canadians to be “Masters of Our Own Destiny,” the federal budget was long…
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Carney’s disappointing budget doubles down on spending
The main features of the budget included a continuation of big spending, with $142 billion in new spending and tax incentives, more government programs, zero broadly-based tax cuts and high budgetary deficits in excess of $50 billion for the next five years.
Canada Has a National Security Strategy, but Washington Has a Plan to Own Its Technology
Last week, Ottawa released The Plan for a Stronger Canada. It is the first national security strategy since 2004, when Paul Martin was Prime…
Mark Carney’s backroom EU deals sure to cost Canadians
Arriving in Montreal on Wednesday night, the President of the European Commission, Ursula Gertrud von der Leyen, posted on social media, “Rarely have I…
Canadians’ living standards and the country’s prosperity are worsening
Recently released economic data and fiscal reports point to an unequivocal conclusion: Canada is in decline. Having suffered though “Canada’s Lost Decade” under former…
Leak of EU membership agreement spells danger for Canada
The 21st Canada-EU Summit is scheduled to take place next week on October 29 and 30 in Montreal. Prime Minister Mark Carney will host…
Alberta rejects separation, but the harder test for Ottawa begins now
Scrutineers watched the count late into Monday night, and ballots are still being counted, but the direction is clear enough. Albertans appear to have…
The Liberals’ inferior solution to MAiD reform
Canadians have good reason to be wary of the Liberals’ approach to medical assistance in dying (MAiD). On Oct. 7, the government announced it…
Ottawa is courting Canada’s pension funds and should be asking more of them
Prime Minister Mark Carney spent last month telling the world that Canada is open for investment. The harder question is whether Canada's own money…
Voters should beware as politicians pitch price controls as a solution to food inflation
British Columbia Premier David Eby, facing an electorate that has soured on his government, particularly after its decision to call a snap election just…