Fraser Institute

The Fraser Institute is an independent Canadian public policy research and educational organization with offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal and ties to a global network of 86 think-tanks. Its mission is to measure, study, and communicate the impact of competitive markets and government intervention on the welfare of individuals. To protect the Institute’s independence, it does not accept grants from governments or contracts for research. Visit fraserinstitute.org. Follow the Fraser Institute on Twitter | Like us on Facebook

Most Recent Articles by Fraser Institute:

Federal government hikes taxes and turns on spending taps with Budget 2024, charts perilous fiscal path April 16, 2024

The scale of deficit-financed spending and debt in this year’s federal budget demonstrates that the Trudeau government has no interest in being fiscally responsible

GDP growth rates—when not adjusted for population—provide misleading picture of Canadian economy April 11, 2024

GDP Growth Unadjusted for Population Change—a Misleading Measure of Canada’s Economic Progress

Across all income levels, Canadians pay higher personal income taxes than Americans April 8, 2024

Canada’s Rising Personal Tax Rates and Falling Tax Competitiveness, 2024

Ottawa’s carbon tax—fix it or scrap it: duelling essays make the case for and against March 28, 2024

Carbon Tax Is Beyond Redemption, Reforming the Federal Government's Carbon Tax Plan

Size of government on the rise across Canada March 26, 2024

The Size of Government in Canada in 2022

Higher spending on K-12 education does not result in better student outcomes March 21, 2024

School Spending and Performance in Canada and Other High-Income Countries

Federal tax reform can reduce the top marginal income tax rate and eliminate middle income tax rates, leaving just two tax rates March 19, 2024

Enhancing Economic Growth Through Federal Personal Income Tax Reform

Ottawa’s EV mandate—and the increased demand for electricity March 14, 2024

Unrealistically requires the equivalent of 10 new mega hydro dams or 13 large natural gas plants nationwide within 11 years

Canada spent more than $50 billion on corporate welfare across provinces in 2022 March 12, 2024

Rather than give preferential treatment to certain companies and industries, it’s high time Canada reduce business taxes and help foster a pro-economic growth environment that gives all businesses the opportunity and incentives to succeed

Women face less sexism in countries with greater economic freedom March 8, 2024

Economic Freedom and Gender Norms

New Fraser Institute rankings of Ontario’s elementary and secondary schools out today March 5, 2024

“It doesn’t matter where a school is ranked, or what challenges its students may face. The evidence is clear—all types of schools, located all over the province with different types of students, are all capable of improvement,”

Despite recent progress, municipal and provincial policies still impede new home construction in Ontario February 22, 2024

Barriers to Housing Supply in Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area

Toronto has the lowest level of median employment income amongst the 15 largest metropolitan areas in Canada and the United States February 15, 2024

Comparing Employment Income in Toronto to American Metropolitan Areas

Federal government could balance the budget by 2026/27 with modest spending restraint February 13, 2024

A Case for Spending Restraint: How the Federal Government Can Balance the Budget

Singapore per-person income increased from US$4,215 in 1965 to US$59,176 in 2020, providing lessons in economic growth for western countries February 8, 2024

Meritocracy, Personal Responsibility, and Encouraging Investment: Lessons from Singapore’s Economic Growth Miracle.

Ontarians will pay $31.5 billion on interest costs in 2023—nearly equivalent to what the province will spend on K-12 education January 25, 2024

Federal and Provincial Debt Interest Costs for Canadians, 2024 edition

Australia’s universal health-care system outperforms Canada on key measures including wait times, costs less and includes large role for private hospitals January 16, 2024

The Role of Private Hospitals in Australia’s Universal Health Care System

Canada’s combined federal-provincial debt will approach $2.2 trillion in 2023/24 January 11, 2024

The Growing Debt Burden for Canadians: 2024 Edition

Wyoming and North Dakota lead 17 petroleum producing states and provinces for investment attractiveness; Saskatchewan highest ranked Canadian province at 3rd while Alberta ranks 9th January 9, 2024

Canada-US Energy Sector Competitiveness Survey

Higher provincial university spending generally does not result in more educated populations January 3, 2024

Educational Attainment, Migration, and Provincial Spending on Universities in Canada

Hong Kong plummets to 46th spot in latest Human Freedom ranking as China continues to violate “one country, two systems” pact December 19, 2023

Human Freedom Index 2023

Estonian incomes, living standards, life expectancy improved dramatically after transition to market democracy December 14, 2023

The Road to Freedom: Estonia’s Remarkable Rise from Socialist Vassal State to One of the Freest Nations on Earth

Canadian generosity hits lowest point in 20 years December 12, 2023

“A smaller proportion of Canadians are donating to registered charities than what we saw in previous decades, and those who are donating are donating less”