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March 09, 2023 05:00 ET | Source: Fraser Institute

Fraser Institute News Release: Per person federal spending in 2022 expected to exceed highest level of spending pre-COVID; exceeds $11,000—5.0 per cent higher than 2019

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Per-person federal program (inflation adjusted) spending is expected to reach $11,498 in 2022-23—5 per cent higher than in 2019,...
March 08, 2023 06:05 ET | Source: Fraser Institute

Fraser Institute News Release: New report finds more than 40 countries maintained restrictions on women’s economic rights from 2018 to 2020; 13 countries lifted restrictions

TORONTO, March 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Despite improvements worldwide, 42 countries continued to have restrictions on the economic rights of women over a recent two-year period while 13...
March 07, 2023 05:00 ET | Source: Fraser Institute

Fraser Institute News Release: B.C. elementary schools can improve student performance despite challenges

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Fraser Institute today published the annual rankings of British Columbia elementary schools, the most easily accessible tool for...
March 02, 2023 05:00 ET | Source: Fraser Institute

74 per cent of Canadians surveyed believe the average family is being over-taxed by the federal, provincial, and local governments

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The total tax bill continues to rise for the average Canadian family as 74 per cent of Canadians believe the average family (two or...
February 28, 2023 08:55 ET | Source: Fraser Institute

Fraser Institute News Release: Saskatchewan government spending reaches highest level on record in 2021 at $16,843 per person

REGINA, Saskatchewan, Feb. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Per-person (inflation-adjusted) program spending in Saskatchewan reached its highest level on record at $16,843 in 2021 (excluding...
February 28, 2023 08:53 ET | Source: Fraser Institute

Fraser Institute News Release: Ontario government spending reached highest level on record in 2020 at $11,558 per person

TORONTO, Feb. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Per-person (inflation-adjusted) program spending in Ontario reached its highest level on record at $11,558 in 2020 (excluding COVID-related spending,...
February 24, 2023 05:00 ET | Source: Fraser Institute

Fraser Institute News Release: Tax and regulatory reform key to offsetting effects of Canada’s aging population

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- If policymakers want to offset the effects of Canada’s aging population and subsequent decline in labour market growth, they must make...
February 22, 2023 05:00 ET | Source: Fraser Institute

Fraser Institute News Release: New poll reveals 50% of Canadians 18-24 favour socialism, but few Canadians willing to pay for it

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than 4-in-10 Canadians—and half of younger Canadians aged 18-24—support socialism as their preferred economic system, but an...
February 16, 2023 05:00 ET | Source: Fraser Institute

Fraser Institute News Release: Per-person spending in Newfoundland and Labrador increased from $3,072 to $15,019 (in 2021 inflation-adjusted dollars) since 1965

ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland and Labrador, Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- From 1965 to 2021, per-person spending in Newfoundland and Labrador increased substantially from $3,072 (in 2021...
February 14, 2023 05:00 ET | Source: Fraser Institute

Fraser Institute News Release: BC government spending reaches highest level on record in 2021 at $13,250 per person

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Per-person (inflation-adjusted) program spending in British Columbia reached its highest level on record at $13,250 in 2021 (excluding...