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Federal debt may eclipse $1 trillion for first time in Canadian history

According to forecasts, Canadian economic growth for 2020 will shrink by more than 12 per cent.


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Trudeau government must restore Canada’s tax competitiveness—now more than ever

The Trudeau government raised the top federal income tax rate from 29 per cent to 33 per cent.


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Ottawa must remove disincentives to return to work

Canadians can earn up to $1,000 per month and remain eligible for CERB.


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Federal firearms ban misses mark—badly

Up to 90 per cent of firearms used in violent crimes in Canada are smuggled, mainly from the U.S.


9:51AM
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As the economy reopens, Canada must address its competitiveness problem

The top combined personal income tax rate now exceeds 50 per cent in eight provinces.


3:36PM
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Canada must tailor trade practises for post-COVID world

The Marshall Plan helped former foes and allies alike rebuild their economies after the Second World War.


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Ontario must align government compensation with private sector

Ontario's net government debt has grown approximately 121 per cent since 2007/08.


2:37PM
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Estimating the recessionary impact on B.C. finances: Part 2

The provincial budget projected that net debt would grow to $48.9 billion in 2020/21.


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The disproportionate pain of economic “shutdowns” by government

More than three million Canadians have lost their jobs.


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Estimating the recessionary impact on B.C. finances—Part 1

CIBC predicts the province's unemployment rate will rise to 9.7 per cent.


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