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In 2016, the BC Liberal government reduced the amount of content that students learn—a surefire way to lower educational standards. fraserinstitute.org/commenta…

Here’s how new B.C. government can make schools better

B.C. students are more than one full grade level behind in their reading skills than they were eight years ago.

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Policy choices are driving up the cost of a new home to as high as 4.7x the construction value. Find out more: fraserinstitute.org/studies/… #cdnpoli
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New homes in Canada are selling for 1.7x their construction cost on average – but in Vancouver, that gap jumps to 4.7x. Read more: fraserinstitute.org/studies/… #cdnpoli
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Right across the country, Canadian cities are seeing markups on new homes. Learn more: fraserinstitute.org/studies/… #cdnpoli
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Thank you to our incredible Montreal Founders' Award sponsors! Events like this simply wouldn't happen without your generosity and support.
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Here's what the new B.C. government should do. fraserinstitute.org/commenta… #cdnpoli

An opportunity to restore prosperity in British Columbia

Provincial government debt will reach a projected $181 billion this year.

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The Atlantic provinces continue to rank near the bottom of all 60 jurisdictions in Canada and the U.S. on this crucial economic indicator. fraserinstitute.org/commenta… #cdnpoli

Atlantic provinces fall further behind New England states

Maine, the poorest state in New England, enjoyed nearly an $8,000 advantage in per-person GDP over Newfoundland, the richest Atlantic province.

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Our Vancouver Explore Public Policy Issues seminar for post-secondary students is just days away! Hear from leading public policy experts on today’s most pressing policy challenges. Register now: fraserinstitute.org/events/p…
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Tariffs—the signature economic policy of the second Trump administration—have significantly limited the economic freedom of Americans. fraserinstitute.org/commenta…

Economic freedom in U.S. declined during first year of Trump’s second term

The evidence is overwhelming that economically free people are prosperous people.

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Should school boards enroll students who are in the country illegally? fraserinstitute.org/commenta…

Alberta school trustees should stay in their lane

If any school board enrols students who are ineligible for provincial education funding, it must either charge them tuition or cover the cost out of its budget.

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What's happened with taxation and economic activity in Toronto over the last few years?fraserinstitute.org/commenta… #cdnpoli

Trends in Toronto—higher tax, lower economic growth

Per-person municipal taxation in nominal dollars rose from $1,348 in 2014 to $1,871 in 2025.

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The Ford government gave $400,000 to a chocolate factory in Chatham for “economic development." fraserinstitute.org/commenta… #cdnpoli

Ford government wastes vast sums of taxpayer money on corporate welfare

In 2025/26, the Ontario government gave hundreds of millions to automobile companies.

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Federally, Canada has paid $113.2 billion to First Nations to settle legal claims since 1974. Find out more: fraserinstitute.org/studies/… #cdnpoli
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Federal settlements with First Nations have increased dramatically in recent years. See more data: fraserinstitute.org/studies/…
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B.C. needs a marked change in government policies, including taxes, to recapture the prosperity it enjoyed for decades. fraserinstitute.org/commenta… #cdnpoli

BC NDP and BC Conservative tax proposals both miss the mark

B.C. already has a tax competitiveness problem with its neighbours.

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What should Ontario teachers learn at "professional development" sessions? fraserinstitute.org/commenta…

Teacher development should focus on student learning not political ideology

From 2018 to 2025, the math scores of Ontario students dropped by 29 points and reading scores dropped by 30 points.

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Why does Vancouver city hall spend much more than Surrey city hall?fraserinstitute.org/commenta… #cdnpoli

Some cities in Metro Vancouver spend much more than others

Surrey spent about half as much per resident as the City of Vancouver in 2024.

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The Ford government's solution to widespread parent dissatisfaction—more bureaucracy in the school system. fraserinstitute.org/commenta…

More bureaucracy not the way to hold Ontario schools accountable

The Ontario government’s plan to expand "family support" is a poor way to address widespread parent dissatisfaction.

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Canada spends more on health care than most high-income countries but is still lacking in major areas of patient care. Find out more: fraserinstitute.org/studies/… #cdnpoli
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Why are employment incomes in Ontario falling behind?fraserinstitute.org/commenta… #cdnpoli

Trump’s tariffs hurt but don’t explain Ontario’s economic decline

Ontario’s per- person GDP sits at $59,276, which is 51st among the 60 jurisdictions and below Alabama and Kentucky.

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