The Carney government has demonstrated little interest in economy-boosting reforms, and has instead doubled-down on the approach that put Canada in its weak growth position in the first place.
Given the state of government finances, and the costs it imposes on Canadians, there’s nothing disingenuous about calling for more fiscal discipline from Ottawa.
Now more than ever, the federal government and the provinces and territories should work together to remove interprovincial trade barriers.
By lowering tax rates for many Canadians, the government would improve our tax competitiveness, and better incentivize entrepreneurship, investment, and other activities that promote economic growth and generate tax revenue.
According to a new study, Canadians experienced a decline in living standards, as measured by per-person GDP, from the second quarter of 2019 to the end of 2023.
There are few signs the Liberals will transform into responsible stewards of public finances and take meaningful steps to control debt and debt interest costs.