Federal carbon tax hike will hammer New Brunswick economy
New Brunswickers should understand the real-life effects of this tax, as the job loss and economic contraction will be substantial
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Author: Alex Whalen
Now is the time for Nova Scotia to rein in tax-supported spending
Many COVID-19-related factors are beyond the government’s control. But it could unwind emergency spending implemented early in the pandemic
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Charitable giving on the wane in Nova Scotia, across the country
The rapid decline in giving in recent decades means Canadian charities are increasingly strapped for resources and face larger financial obstacles
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Freer cross-Canada trade will most benefit Atlantic provinces
A number of restrictions inhibit labour mobility, as well as the free trade of goods and services. And trade barriers add regulatory burdens on businesses
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New Brunswick government finances unsustainable
If the government doesn’t restore provincial finances, future generations will pay the price through debt interest payments
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Trudeau delivers another blow to energy, mining sectors
Plan requiring projects to describe how they will achieve net-zero emissions may not even be feasible
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Nova Scotia government unwieldy, costly: study
With escalating spending and a shrinking private sector due to the pandemic, Nova Scotia’s large government is a growing concern
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COVID crisis opportunity for trade reform in Atlantic Canada
Eliminating trade barriers can help accelerate the economic recovery
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Federal finances remain vulnerable to fluctuating interest rates
A rise in interest rates could lead the government into a downward cycle of increased deficits. And that means higher taxes
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Unemployment spike may trigger rethink of EI program
As the system increases in generosity and accessibility in Atlantic Canada, it may perpetuate the nation’s problems with EI
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