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:

Canadian generosity hits lowest point in 20 years December 15, 2022

Generosity in Canada: The 2022 Generosity Index

Canada’s health-care wait times hit 27.4 weeks in 2022—longest ever recorded December 8, 2022

Waiting Your Turn: Wait Times for Health Care in Canada, 2022

Current and projected fiscal policies of Canadian governments are unsustainable; will impose costs on Canadians and the economy December 6, 2022

An Evaluation of Three Alternative Fiscal Anchors for Canada

Wyoming and Texas lead 15 petroleum producing states and provinces for investment attractiveness December 4, 2022

Saskatchewan highest ranked Canadian province at 6th while Alberta ranks 12th

ESG-driven philanthropy could reduce charitable giving November 29, 2022

Corporate Philanthropy: Stay in Your Lane

New Brunswick’s Blain Higgs ranks highest for fiscal management among recent and current Canadian premiers November 17, 2022

Measuring the Fiscal Performance of Canada's Premiers, 2022

All Canadian provinces now languish in bottom half of North American economic freedom rankings November 15, 2022

The Economic Freedom of North America report

Of 30 countries with universal health care, Canada among highest spenders, but ranks near the bottom for number of doctors, hospital beds, MRIs and has the longest wait times November 10, 2022

Comparing Performance of Universal Health Care Countries, 2022

Top 20% of Canadian income-earning families pay 53% of all taxes October 27, 2022

Measuring Progressivity in Canada's Tax System, 2022

State and provincial populations influence the size of government: populations above 9.6 million in Canada mean larger government October 23, 2022

Population and the Fiscal Outcomes of Subnational Jurisdictions

Evidence shows ESG investing does not outperform similar non-ESG investment alternatives October 18, 2022

ESG: Myths and Realities: ESG Investing and Asset Returns

Ottawa increased spending during pandemic far beyond what was necessary to tackle COVID October 12, 2022

Storm Without End: The Fiscal Impact of COVID-19 on Canada and the Provinces

Five provinces recorded large increases in per-student spending (inflation-adjusted) in public schools prior to COVID October 5, 2022

Education Spending in Public Schools in Canada, 2022 Edition

Canada lags behind Australia on productivity—more business investment key to increased living standards October 5, 2022

The Canadian-Australian Productivity Gap: Comparative Institutions and Policy Settings

Alberta experienced largest economic decline during pandemic’s first year, Quebec saw sharpest employment decline September 14, 2022

Storm without End: The Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Canada and the Provinces

Canada remains outside top 10 countries in annual economic freedom report September 8, 2022

Increased regulation and higher taxes, both federally and provincially, have made Canadians less economically free

Ontario students trail Quebec in international PISA math test scores, continued declines in all three testing areas should be of concern September 7, 2022

What International Tests (PISA) Tell Us about Education in Canada

Government sector accounts for more than 86% of new jobs in Canada since pandemic began September 1, 2022

Comparing Government and Private Sector Job Growth in the COVID-19 Era

New essays explore myths and realities of ESG—Environmental, Social and Governance investing August 30, 2022

Per person spending up almost 10% since 2009 across the GTHA; City of Toronto remains the highest spender August 25, 2022

Comparing per-Person Spending and Revenue in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, 2009–2019

Share of total spending on child benefits for families with incomes less than $60,000 fell from 42.9% to 29.7% August 18, 2022

Adjusting for the Canada Child Benefit's Tax-Free Status

Federal government’s proposed drug changes mean potentially lower prices but reduced access and innovation August 16, 2022

An Evaluation of the Proposed PMPRB Amendments

Health-care costs for typical Canadian family will reach almost $16,000 this year August 9, 2022

he Price of Public Health Care Insurance, 2022

Current Ontario government poised to outspend predecessor and increase provincial debt August 4, 2022

Ford Government Plans to Outspend Wynne Government

Ottawa’s emission cap on oil and gas sector targets only 1/4 of GHG emissions; contradicts rationale for carbon tax July 19, 2022

CO2 is CO2 is CO2—the Implications for Emissions Caps

Current federal government has increased per-person debt by 35.3 per cent since 2015, the third highest amount since World War II July 14, 2022

Examining Federal Debt in Canada by Prime Ministers Since Confederation, 2022

Australians enjoy higher labour productivity growth—and living standards—than Canadians due largely to improvements in their mining and energy sector July 12, 2022

Debt-financed government spending—even with low interest rates—imposes real costs on Canadians and the economy July 7, 2022

The Fiscal Costs of Debt-Financed Government Spending

Annual Indigenous spending expected to reach $35.5 billion in 2026, largely due to judicial settlements June 28, 2022

Indigenous Spending in Budget 2022

Ottawa’s plan to reach zero plastic waste by 2030 will have virtually no effect on the environment, but will impose high costs on Canadians June 23, 2022

Policymakers should instead focus on improper waste disposal in Canada as a way of reducing what little amount of Canadian plastic that does end up as litter