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Five seriously austere measures that aren’t in the Drummond report
From alcohol duties to the Queen’s pay–here’s what others are doing to stretch their budgets
Drummond report crushes Ontarians’ morale–and the table
Nearly a third of his suggested cuts concern healthcare
And it’s Rent-Seeking by a nose
Slot machine revenues are subsidizing Ontario racetracks
Not a matter of if, but when
Peter Van Loan says the government wants to make sure OAS is sustainable “10 years, 20 years and 30 years from now.” John Ivison’s sources tell him the government is looking at a 10-year timeframe. Don Drummond says the government would have to phase in changes over the next 20 to 25 years. Frances Woolley pinpoints 2023.
Hard to get (III)
Last month, a number of individuals from a number of organizations co-signed a letter seeking a meeting with the Industry Minister to discuss the government’s changes to the census.
On slaying deficits and what to do next
What we can learn from how Jean Chretien and Paul Martin balanced the books
Don Drummond on testing times ahead
This week’s issue of Maclean’s features a story about how the aftermath of the recession is likely to play out in a federal election—whenever the campaign comes. A key figure in the story is Don Drummond, the former federal Finance official whose insider knowledge of Ottawa has made him an indispensable commentator since he joined TD Bank Financial Group as chief economist in 2000.
About that tax credit
An economist suggests there’s not much to worry about.
About that political instability
Economists consider what that other economist has said about the ruinous effect of an election right now.
How I spent my summer vacation
What do famous Canadians—including Harper, Layton and Crosby—do when it gets hot? They don their shorts and hit the dock.
Tax increase or spending cut?
More from the Parliament Budget Officer, this time in an interview with Canwest.
About those taxes (III)
Sent an email to TD’s Don Drummond seeking an informed opinion.