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:

Ontario’s Kathleen Wynne ranks among Canada’s worst fiscal managers; Sask. Brad Wall one January 22, 2015
Measuring the Fiscal Performance of Canada's Premiers
Eliminating special-interest tax breaks could pave way for large personal income tax cuts in Canada January 13, 2015
Reforming Federal Personal Income Taxes: A Pro-Growth Plan for Canada
Idea of guaranteed annual income appealing but implausible for Canada January 6, 2015
With federal and provincial governments disagreeing regularly on much smaller issues, it seems unlikely they would all agree to implement a reform as large as a guaranteed income program
Charitable giving on the decline in Canada, Ontario experiences steep drop in generosity December 16, 2014
“With charitable giving on the wane, Canada’s private charities face greater challenges when trying to help those in need
Fracking bans may needlessly deny Canadians the fruits of natural resource development December 11, 2014
Managing the Risks of Hydraulic Fracturing
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick rely on equalization while shunning resource development December 9, 2014
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and the Equalization Policy Crutch
Popular myths prevent reform by clouding public perception in Canada December 4, 2014
American taxpayers spend far more on public education than Canadians. At the same time, on most international tests, Canada performs at least as well as—and often much better—than the United States
Alberta leads North America in economic freedom, Maritime provinces lag far behind December 2, 2014
Economic Freedom of North America 2014
Canadians still waiting 18.2 weeks for surgery; no improvement since 2013 November 26, 2014
Waiting Your Turn: Wait Times for Health Care in Canada
Alberta most attractive Canadian jurisdiction for global oil and gas investment November 20, 2014
Alberta’s wealth of petroleum reserves continue to attract investment, which creates jobs for scores of Canadians
Jordan and the UAE offer highest levels of economic freedom among Arab nations November 19, 2014
Among the 22 nations in this year’s report, Algeria, last year’s last place country,
Alberta and Saskatchewan offer more opportunity for young Canadians than Ontario and Quebec November 18, 2014
Ontario and Quebec are not providing opportunities for young adults and have been losing their best and brightest to the dynamic, opportunity-rich economies of Western Canada
Reducing capital gains taxes would encourage investment and grow Canada’s economy November 6, 2014
Capital Gains Tax Reform in Canada: Lessons from Abroad
Contracts with wind, solar power companies driving up electricity bills in Ontario October 30, 2014
Wind and solar power systems provide less than four per cent of Ontario’s power but account for 20 per cent of the cost paid by Ontarians
Canada’s capital gains taxes hurt economy, reform could liberate ‘locked-in’ capit October 28, 2014
Capital gains tax revenue represents only 2.3 per cent of federal income tax revenue and a mere 1.1 per cent of the federal government’s overall revenue.
Crime rates in Canada drop but cost of crime rises to $85 billion in one year October 16, 2014
The Cost of Crime in Canada: 2014 Report, measures the overall costs of police, courts, prisons, rehabilitation and education
More regulation not the solution to the dispute between CRTC and Netflix October 8, 2014
Netflixs of the world are here to stay, Unrealistic to enforce narrow rules such as mandatory Canadian content, foreign ownership restrictions on an increasingly globalized industry
Canada remains among world’s most economically free countries, outranks the United States October 7, 2014
Countries in the top quartile of economic freedom had an average per capita GDP of US$39,899 in 2012, compared to US$6,253 for bottom quartile nations.
Climate policy should start reflecting global warming ‘hiatus’ October 2, 2014
“The global warming hiatus is real. A failure to recognize the scientific evidence may prove costly for Canada and other countries around the world.”
Ontario could save up to $1.9 billion by adopting B.C. education model September 29, 2014
Restructuring Education in Ontario
Police departments overstaffed in many Canadian cities September 22, 2014
Police and Crime Rates in Canada
Canada Pension Plan costs triple as investment board spending skyrockets September 3, 2014
The CPP Investment Board now spends almost twice as much on management fees and transaction costs as it does on actual operations
Canada’s labour relations laws restrict worker choice, discourage investment and job growth August 28, 2014
“The evidence shows that more balanced labour relations laws benefit workers and the overall economic performance of a jurisdiction.
Interest payments on government debt eat up revenue at the expense of other priorities August 18, 2014
Quebec and Ontario are deeper in debt than every other province
Average Canadian family spends more on taxes than necessities of life August 12, 2014
Canadian family spends more on taxes than on food, shelter and clothing combined
First Nations students ‘graduate’ without proper diplomas because on-reserve schools don August 7, 2014
“If policy-makers want to help improve First Nations education across Canada, they must first face reality and not perpetuate myths
Employers innovating to overcome tight labour markets in Canada July 31, 2014
Do Labour Shortages Exist in Canada?
Approval of new cancer-fighting medicines delayed due to extra layer of bureaucracy July 17, 2014
“Rather than improve the situation, the pCODR has made it worse
Supreme Court ruling will have national implications July 10, 2014
Will likely stunt development of resource projects across Canada
Health care in Canada costs typical Canadian family more than $11,000 July 3, 2014
The Price of Public Health Care Insurance, helps Canadians better understand health care costs and the value they receive for their tax dollars