The cost of a newly constructed home in Ontario will increase by $71,818, on average, by 2030 as a result of the federal government’s stricter energy efficiency regulations for buildings, according to a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan, Canadian public policy think-tank. Crucially, the […]
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Canadians Team Up To Buy Homes Amidst Affordability Woes
76% of Canadian co-owners cite a lack of housing affordability as a major motivator for choosing to co-purchase a property According to a recent Royal LePage survey, six per cent of Canadian homeowners co-own their property with another party, not including their spouse or significant other. Of this group, 89 per cent […]
CRTC Crafting News-Meta Bargaining Plan
With the adoption of the Online News Act (Bill C-18), the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is sharing its plan for setting up the bargaining framework for fair negotiations between news organizations in Canada and the largest online platforms. The CRTC will launch a public consultation this fall to gather […]
Government Of Canada Seeks Applicants For Seniors Council
Canada’s population of seniors is rapidly growing. As we work to help every Canadian age with dignity and choice, we must ensure that our public policy reflects the lived experiences of Canadian seniors and their supporters. This week, the Government of Canada launched an appointment process to fill current and […]
Remembering The Dieppe Raid – August 19, 1942
On August 19, 1942, more than 5,000 Canadian navy, army, and air force personnel, joined by British and American troops, approached the German-occupied French towns of Dieppe, Puys, and Pourville to launch a large-scale raid against the Nazi troops guarding them. The operation was designed to test the German forces’ […]
Canadian Home Sales See Little Change From June To July
Statistics released this week by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) show national home sales were only slightly changed on a month-over-month basis in July 2023. Highlights: National home sales edged down 0.7% month-over-month in July. Actual (not seasonally adjusted) monthly activity came in 8.7% above July 2022. The number of […]
Joint Government Statement Regarding 2023 Port Huron Float Down
The Port Huron Float Down is scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 20, 2023, on the St. Clair River. This un-sanctioned event poses significant dangers to participants and other users of the waterways during the 7.5 mile /12 km course. High risk factors such as fast-moving current, weather conditions, […]
Canada and Iceland Sign Youth Mobility Arrangement
The Government of Canada is committed to providing Canadian youth with opportunities to gain international experience and perspectives, as they are particularly important in today’s global economy. Canadian youth will soon have easier access to a new destination for working and travelling abroad. This week, representatives of the Governments of […]
Aging Population Could Lower Per Person GDP By $11,200 By 2043
Under fast-aging population projections, Canada’s aging population could lower per person GDP, a broad measure of income, by $11,200 by 2043, finds a new study by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “Overall, the seniors’ portion of the population in Canada has steadily increased over the […]
A Poll of Canadians on the Fair Share of Taxes
The top combined personal income tax rate in every province (except Alberta and Saskatchewan) currently exceeds 50 per cent—yet the majority of Canadians (58 per cent) believe that personal income tax rates should not exceed 50 per cent, finds new polling data published on July 13, 2023 by the Fraser […]