On economics, Ford is the new Wynne
His transformation – at least on economic policy – is finally complete
Author: Matthew Lau
Government spending putting the economy at risk
Our ratio of net debt to GDP is almost as high as it was in 1995 when Canada was really in a fiscal crisis
More capitalism leads to less discrimination
Discrimination is actually less pervasive in more competitive industries
More federal labour regulations mean fewer jobs
The Liberal budget commitment to strengthening “labour protection” for workers in the gig economy will discourage hiring
The NDP’s flawed case for wealth taxes
The idea that we can easily tax rich people with impunity is flawed
Let charities care for the needy in society
Governments inevitably make a mess of social welfare programs, wasting money, discouraging work and encouraging dependence