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Ontario

News Release

Rising university tuition fee burden squeezing Ontario families: study
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE. OTTAWA—Ontario’s system of financing higher education is becoming less equitable and more regressive for families, says a study released today…
August 31, 2011
Ontario

Income & Wealth Inequality
Reports

Under Pressure
The impact of rising tuition fees on Ontario families Download 842.75 KB36 pages Over the past two decades, Ontario’s system of financing higher education has…
August 31, 2011
Ontario

Income & Wealth Inequality
News & Commentary

Infographic: The burden of a university education in Ontario

August 31, 2011
Ontario

Income & Wealth Inequality
News & Commentary

For Ontario’s low- and middle-income families, paying for university involves priority roulette
This fall, as young people make preparations to enter university, some Ontarians may be feeling nostalgic. But for many Ontario parents, the excitement and pride…
August 31, 2011
National Office

News & Commentary

Hurricane Trichet Hits Jackson Hole
After watching Jack Layton’s state funeral, I noticed that Jean-Claude Trichet’s speech from Jackson Hole is online. The European Central Bank president does not seem to get it.…
August 27, 2011
BC

Income & Wages
Policy Note
Tax Policy
The Economy

HST referendum: was the vote split along income lines?
One of the first things I did after the HST referendum results came out today was look at how different electoral districts voted. I noticed…
August 27, 2011
BC

Income & Wages
Policy Note
Tax Policy
The Economy

So the HST was defeated. Now what?
Earlier today, Elections BC announced the much anticipated HST referendum results. British Columbians have voted to scrap the HST. The best part about having the…
August 26, 2011
National Office

News & Commentary

Recession Ahead?
TD Economics yesterday released a rather gloomy report, putting the odds of a US recession at 40%, and arguing that that Canadian economy is more vulnerable…
August 23, 2011
Manitoba

Energy Policy

Fast Facts: The Implications of the Public Utilities Board Report on Manitoba Hydro
On July 29, 2011, the Public Utilities Board (PUB) of Manitoba issued an interim Order denying Manitoba Hydro requests to “finalize existing interim rates and…
August 23, 2011

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