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Growth in the Federal Bureaucracy

Growth in the Federal Bureaucracy

Since 2015, Canada's federal public service has experienced significant growth. Federal employees increased from approximately 257,034 in 2015 to 367,772 in 2024, a 43.1 per cent rise. This expansion is nearly three times the rate of Canada's population growth, which...

Border Security

Border Security

The USA-Canada border, unguarded along long stretches for generations, will be unguarded no more. A tightly secured border will give rise to higher costs and greater state powers.

Do you agree that the border must be more tightly secured to reduce the smuggling of drugs, laundered money, weapons, tobacco, liquor, criminal gangs and illegal immigrants?

Religious Charities

Religious Charities

Religious congregations in Canada provide an estimated $18.2 billion in socio-economic benefits annually, including various community services. A government legislative proposal suggests amending the Income Tax Act to remove "advancement of religion" as a recognized...

Net Zero Receding

Net Zero Receding

The Bank of Montreal (BMO) and four other banks announced their withdrawal from the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative, citing challenges in aligning with the program’s objectives and the shifting landscape of responsible investing.

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Trade Wars

Trade Wars

With Donald Trump set to be installed as president next week, the threat of 25% tariffs on Canadian products entering the United States looms closer. Do you believe the federal government has done everything possible to mitigate this threat and prepare for fruitful negotiations?

Crime and Weapons Ban

Crime and Weapons Ban

Ottawa wants to ban 324 additional firearms (and send them to Ukraine), arguing that it will reduce crime in Canada and help in the war with Russia. If implemented, do you believe this new measure would reduce crime in Canada’s communities?

The tax-holiday arrives

The tax-holiday arrives

PM Justin Trudeau’s federal government, with their New Democrat partners, is granting a ‘tax holiday’ by suspending the GST/HST on several products to make life more affordable. The decision will cost Ottawa over $1 billion in borrowed money, while experts estimate the average Canadian will benefit by less than $5.

Another Trade War?

Another Trade War?

Recent developments indicate escalating trade tensions between Canada and the United States, following President-elect Donald Trump's proposal to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian imports. Given their deeply integrated trade relationship, this situation has significant...

Free money is not free

Free money is not free

The federal government announced it will give Canadians a temporary break on the GST applied to some products and send a $250 cheque to help with the affordability crisis.

But is more government spending really the right strategy to combat rising prices?