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Don’t blame the feds
The fiscal imbalance is largely a problem imposed by the provinces on themselves through destructive tax competition Next week, the 13 premiers and territorial leaders will meet in St. John’s,…
Déséquilibre fiscal—la concurrence fiscale est la cause principale
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT OTTAWA – Selon une étude rendue publique aujourd’hui par le Centre canadien de politiques alternatives (CCPA), la concurrence interprovinciale au titre des réductions…
A way forward for Ontario’s forestry-dependent communities
In the past year, Queen’s Park has unveiled no less than three packages aimed at boosting the fortunes of Ontario’s forest industry. First, came $350 million in loan guarantees. Then…
Fundamental change needed to save Ontario’s forestry-dependent communities—report
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT OTTAWA—The Ontario government must implement far-reaching forestry and hydro reforms if it is truly serious about safeguarding Northern communities and thousands of woodworking…
Coastal forest communities need a new deal
In October 2005, shareholders with one of Canada’s largest forest companies got great news. As part of a plan to redistribute Crown timber, the British Columbia government paid Canadian Forest…
Dependence on private dollars in public classrooms raises concerns about equity, accountability—report
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT Toronto—A wide variety of private fundraising initiatives in Canada’s public schools could threaten equitable, high quality, publicly accountable education for students across the…
Federal Budget 2006: Opportunity lost
The Harper government inherited one of the most prosperous economic and fiscal situations imaginable – a thriving economy, the lowest unemployment in over 30 years, and a windfall of $10…
Canada, stood up
Would someone please forward me a copy of the memo? You know, the one that banishes the term “tax cuts” in favour of “tax relief”. In the lead-up to the…
A call for accountability at the Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance
The government has now been decisively called to account for its harmful policy choices at the Ministry of Children and Families. Justice Ted Hughes confirms that BC’s child protection system…
Who will benefit from the GST cut?
Imagine a tax cut that you only get when you buy stuff. The more you spend, the more you get from the tax cut. Skill testing question: who would benefit…
Fuelling Fortress America
As Prime Minister Stephen Harper takes his turn at steering the Canadian ship of state, Ralph Klein’s latest healthcare proposals may not be the only thorny problem originating from his…
2006 BC Budget creates credibility deficit
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. VANCOUVER – The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says the provincial government is once again low-balling revenues, understating 2006/07’s projected surplus by about $1.5 billion….
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