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November 17, 2022 05:00 ET | Source: Fraser Institute

Fraser Institute News Release: New Brunswick’s Blain Higgs ranks highest for fiscal management among recent and current Canadian premiers

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Among recent and current Canadian premiers, New Brunswick’s Blain Higgs ranks highest for managing provincial finances, while...
November 15, 2022 05:00 ET | Source: Fraser Institute

Fraser Institute News Release: All Canadian provinces now languish in bottom half of North American economic freedom rankings

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the first time, every Canadian province ranks in the bottom half of countries in our annual rankings of economic freedom in North...
November 10, 2022 05:00 ET | Source: Fraser Institute

Fraser Institute News Release: Of 30 countries with universal health care, Canada among highest spenders, but ranks near the bottom for number of doctors, hospital beds, MRIs and has the longest wait times

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Despite spending more on health care than most other developed countries with universal coverage, Canada has some of the lowest numbers...
November 01, 2022 08:00 ET | Source: Fraser Institute

Fraser Institute News Release: B.C. has fourth-highest top personal income tax rate in Canada and U.S.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- British Columbia has the fourth-highest top personal income tax (PIT) rate in Canada or the United States, including both the...
October 27, 2022 05:00 ET | Source: Fraser Institute

Fraser Institute News Release: Top 20% of Canadian income-earning families pay 53% of all taxes

CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The top 20 per cent of income-earning families pay more than half (53.0 per cent) of total taxes including personal income, sales and property...
October 25, 2022 05:00 ET | Source: Fraser Institute

Fraser Institute News Release: Government workers across Atlantic Canada receive 11.9% higher wages, on average, than comparable private-sector workers

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Oct. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Government workers enjoy a wage premium and more generous benefits compared to comparable private sector workers, finds a new study published...
October 20, 2022 05:00 ET | Source: Fraser Institute

Fraser Institute News Release: State and provincial populations influence the size of government: populations above 9.6 million in Canada mean larger government

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Once a province or state exceeds a certain population size, the government’s role in the economy begins to grow, finds a new study...
October 18, 2022 05:00 ET | Source: Fraser Institute

Fraser Institute News Release: Evidence shows ESG investing does not outperform similar non-ESG investment alternatives

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to a broad review of existing research, there is no conclusive evidence that investing in companies with higher ESG rankings...
October 12, 2022 05:00 ET | Source: Fraser Institute

Fraser Institute News Release: Ottawa increased spending during pandemic far beyond what was necessary to tackle COVID

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A large portion of Ottawa’s record-high spending during the pandemic did not relate directly to COVID-related health care or income...
October 06, 2022 05:00 ET | Source: Fraser Institute

Fraser Institute News Release: Five provinces recorded large increases in per-student spending (inflation-adjusted) in public schools prior to COVID

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Despite common misperceptions, spending on public schools across Canada increased in seven out of ten provinces, markedly in five...