The Fraser Institute - Calgary's Business

Federal government approach to finances anything but ‘prudent’

Posted by Jason Clemens | Dec 2, 2020

The government has consistently demonstrated a lack of prudence in its approach to public finances, leaving huge bills for future generations to pay

Posted by Jason Clemens | Nov 29, 2020

It’s hard not to interpret the federal government’s ongoing refusal to deliver a full budget as yet another example of avoiding accountability

Posted by Alex Whalen | Nov 20, 2020

If the government doesn’t restore provincial finances, future generations will pay the price through debt interest payments

Posted by Tegan Hill | Nov 13, 2020

Analysis shows Alberta must significantly reduce spending relative to the size of the economy or raise taxes

Posted by Jason Clemens | Nov 6, 2020

Canadians love receiving government largesse, as long as someone else is paying for it, even if it is their kids