An age-old dilemma
Canada has a proportionately larger baby boom generation than many other developed countries, which means the demands for additional government spending on seniors will…
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More good financial news for Ontario
Ontario Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy. On Monday, Minister Bethlenfalvy released the province’s third quarter finances – once again, they’re better than expected. Photo…
Good news on the Ontario deficit front
The province’s fiscal watchdog predicts sunnier than expected days ahead. Photo credit: Reuters This week, the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO) released…
More unhelpful “green” policy for Ontario
The previously ‘Open for Business’ Ford government has created a new registry that appears to be another version of a carbon credit system. Photo…
Some good news in the climate gloom
Ontario’s St. Marys Cement (pictured) has figured out a way to offset the environmental impact of conducting business. Photo credit: St Marys Cement …
The demise of oil – and Alberta – is greatly exaggerated
Premier of Alberta Jason Kenney pays a visit to one of the province’s oil producers in Jul 2020. Photo credit: Twitter/Jason Kenney Although…
Another Ontario teachers’ strike?
With yet more job action seemingly on the horizon, Swift suggests public education should be declared an essential service and strikes outlawed. Picture from…
The new tyranny of ‘ESG’
ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) is everywhere these days, imposing its heavy hand on financial markets and setting out new conditions businesses must comply…
Carbon taxes on the agenda again
Premier of Manitoba Heather Stefanson. Like Saskatchewan’s Scott Moe, Stefanson is hoping to craft a made-in-province carbon pricing plan that will be approved by…
The highs and lows of premiers’ approval ratings
Premier Ford hit a new low of 30 per cent approval. Photo credit: The Canadian Press/Nathan Denette The latest approval ratings for the…