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Federal government will likely violate fiscal anchor during economic downturns

In Research by Michael Rae

Authors: Bev DahlbyErgete Ferede The effects of a recession could set off a debt “doom loop” with the debt ratio spiralling upward.Read more about Federal government will likely violate fiscal anchor during economic downturns Tags: federal financesfederal fiscal historyfiscal performancefiscal policyfederal government spending Read More – The Fraser Institute

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Alberta government increased program spending by more than $10 billion

In Research by Michael Rae

Authors: Tegan HillBen Eisen The government increased projected nominal program spending by $10.1 billion since the fiscal update last fall.Read more about Alberta government increased program spending by more than $10 billion Tags: alberta program spendingprogram spendingalberta financesalberta government s Read More – The Fraser Institute

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Ontario government’s spending habits belie claims of fiscal restraint

In Research by Michael Rae

Author: Jake Fuss The province’s spending is forecasted to be $29.4 billion higher than previously projected for 2022/23.Read more about Ontario government’s spending habits belie claims of fiscal restraint Tags: ontario government spendingontario financesontario’s financesontario government debtontario debt Read More – The Fraser Institute

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Large percentage of Aussies want socialism—but don’t want to pay for it

In Research by Michael Rae

Authors: Jason ClemensSteven Globerman Only 39 per cent of Australians support a broad-based increase in personal income taxes.Read more about Large percentage of Aussies want socialism—but don’t want to pay for itTags: socialismAustraliasocial welfarefederal government spending Read More – The Fraser Institute

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Ford government should consult the data amid calls for government pay increases

In Research by Michael Rae

Authors: Ben EisenJake Fuss Government workers in Ontario retire 2.5 years earlier (on average) than those in the private sector.Read more about Ford government should consult the data amid calls for government pay increases Tags: public sector compensationgovernment employeespublic compensationgovernment pensions Read More – The Fraser Institute