Higgs leaving New Brunswick taxpayers out in the cold
Why has the premier shied away from delivering tax relief?
Why has the premier shied away from delivering tax relief?
Union leaders in New Brunswick demanding nothing less than a 20 per cent raise over the next four years
A $600 million gap exists between what the province currently spends and what it can afford to spend without increasing its debt load
If Newfoundland and Labrador pursues a sugar tax, it’s certainly not to get its people to lead healthier lives. It’s about paying bills
Subsidies to Atlantic Canada represent corrosive political practices that damage the reputation of the region and the national fabric
Getting more people to start up businesses doesn’t require an expensive and complex government plan. Government just needs to get out of the way
New Brunswickers should understand the real-life effects of this tax, as the job loss and economic contraction will be substantial
The province should have stayed the course with its previous disciplined approach to the pandemic
A number of restrictions inhibit labour mobility, as well as the free trade of goods and services. And trade barriers add regulatory burdens on businesses
Fiscal federalism, the lifeblood of the region’s economy, faces increasing pressure for reform, especially in the post-COVID-19 world
Policy preventing resource extraction puts additional pressure on entrepreneurs, their businesses and taxpayers to pay for provincial government programs
If the government doesn’t restore provincial finances, future generations will pay the price through debt interest payments
Maritime provinces and Quebec should be developing their resources now as natural gas prices recover