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Editorial

Feds should cut spending, but don’t hold your breath

Posted on September 14, 2023

Cutting back on Big Macs so you can spend more on beef Wellingtons isn’t saving money. Taxpayers want to be optimistic as Treasury Board President… Read More »

There are better tools to make housing more affordable

Posted on September 7, 2023

Federal government ministers have just gathered for their annual late summer cabinet retreat, knowing that housing affordability is a top priority for Canadians. This is… Read More »

Canada dawdles behind OECD members in public housing stock 30 years after Liberals abandon public housing strategy

Posted on August 31, 2023

Canada’s housing crisis is dire. More and more, people are sharing stories of how the high cost of living across Canada is pricing everyday Canadians out… Read More »

Meta news meltdown leaves readers holding the bag

Posted on August 24, 2023

The dreaded “People in Canada can’t see this content In response to Canadian government legislation, news content can’t be viewed in Canada. Learn more” notice… Read More »

News access suffering from Meta temper tantrum

Posted on August 17, 2023

You’ve likely noticed some changes to your Facebook feed recently, as Meta has officially barred all news from its platforms across Canada in response to… Read More »

Strengthening property rights part of the answer to Canada’s housing crunch

Posted on August 11, 2023

Housing is a big issue for Canadians. Even though house prices fell slightly after the pandemic, it’s still tough for young families to find and… Read More »

Feds reward failure with taxpayer-funded bonuses

Posted on August 3, 2023

Bonuses are for people who exceed in their job, not for people who fail at their job. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland needs to remember that.… Read More »

Why NATO must continue to support Ukraine

Posted on July 27, 2023

The decision last week by the majority of U.S. members of Congress and senators to continue to fund Ukraine’s efforts to defend itself – $300 million in… Read More »

What does the latest interest rate hike mean for your wallet?

Posted on July 20, 2023

The Bank of Canada has once again increased its benchmark interest rate, this time by .25 basis points to five percent, amid growing apprehension from… Read More »

Are schools overstepping their boundaries on gender identity issues?

Posted on July 13, 2023

Progressives confidently contend that schools need not ask or inform parents about matters involving their child’s “gender identity” at school. Let’s try a thought experiment.… Read More »

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