Australia’s unique education funding model that makes independent schools accessible for low-income families a lesson for Canada
Press Release January 12, 2017 TORONTO—Australia’s government funding of independent and religious schools, which is adjusted based on the socioeconomic status of the communities in which students live, offers more…
Weak Link Between School Fundraising Success and Student Grades – C.D. Howe Institute
Press Release There is little correlation between fundraising success at schools and student grades. January 10, 2017 – There is little correlation between fundraising success at schools and student grades,…
Angela Redish Re-Appointed as a C.D. Howe Institute Research Fellow
Press Release “Anji’s scholarship in money and banking is outstanding,” remarked Robson. January 9, 2017 – William Robson, President and CEO of the C.D. Howe Institute, announces the re-appointment of…
Alberta’s tax advantage is gone-corporate rates now lower in B.C., Ontario and Quebec – Fraser Institute
Press Release January 5, 2017 CALGARY—Corporate and personal income tax hikes in Alberta last year have wiped away crucial tax advantages that helped fuel the province’s economic prosperity for years,…
Tepid gains in November point to steady but slow growth in 2017: MLI Leading Economic Indicator – MLI
Press Release Leading Economic Indicator demonstrates a mixed performance for the Canadian economy as 2016 nears a close, writes author Philip Cross OTTAWA, Jan. 4, 2017 – The Macdonald-Laurier Institute…
Few Nova Scotians perceive progress made in achieving the changes identified in the Ivany Report for improving the economy – CRA
Press Release January 030, 2017 A small minority (17%) of Nova Scotians believe there has been considerable or moderate progress in achieving the changes identified in the Ivany Report, while…
CEO pay sets new record: study – CCPA
Press Release January 3, 2017 TORONTO – Canada’s 100 highest paid CEOs have set a new record: their total compensation in 2015 hit a new high at $9.5 million, on…
Constitutional protection of Catholic education in Ontario not an impediment to reform – Fraser Institute
Press Release TORONTO—Ontario’s Catholic school system can be part of education reform, despite public misperceptions about the nature of its protection in the Constitution, finds a new study by the…
Study calculates living wage for Halifax and Antigonish – CCPA
Press Release December 19, 2016 HALIFAX/ANTIGONISH, NS—Two working parents with two children need to each earn a minimum of $19.17 an hour to make ends meet in Halifax, and $17.30…
Income tax reductions as a Christmas present for Quebecers?
Press Release Montreal, December 15, 2016 – While Quebecers are in full holiday shopping mode, a comparison of rates shows that sales taxes are higher here than in most of…
