Conestoga College fiasco undermines taxpayers’ faith in institutions
When conservative-oriented politicians talk about government waste, they are often criticized by left-leaning politicians who claim it is just a smokescreen to hide underfunding…
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Saskatchewan can’t blow this resource boom too
The government can’t waste this massive windfall. The price of oil is surging. That means that the provincial government is likely to end up…
Ontario’s teachers’ college changes a win for everyone involved
The recent announcement that Ontario will cut teachers’ college back to one year, increase in-class training, and establish a mentoring program is a win…
Calandra’s education changes make major strides in the right direction
Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra has been musing about potential school board reforms for months. Last week, he finally ended the suspense with broad-based…
Ford must do a U-turn on proposed freedom of information changes
A strong freedom-of-information law is a cornerstone of representative democracy. But if the Ford government has its way, those days might be over in…
Manitoba gives taxpayers more debt, no tax relief
Manitoba’s latest budget did not make life more affordable. Instead, it covers up tax hikes and piles the cost of government debt on current…
A budget season full of deficit spending
Pity Canada’s poor finance ministers these days. It is not an easy job. Your boss is always keen to spend on new initiatives that…
The good, the bad, and the ugly of the Ford government’s 2026 budget
The Ford government’s 2026 budget contains some good news and bad news for taxpayers. Here’s the good, the bad, and the ugly. First, the…
Another missed opportunity in the Ontario budget
It could have been worse is about the best you can say about the 2026 Ontario budget released this week. Overall spending increased by…
The Ford government prepares to turn to a bold solution on housing
Despite an optimistic start to 2026, housing construction in Ontario has fallen short of provincial policy goals for years. The Ford government once pledged…