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Media Release
February 28, 2024 – Alberta’s plan to withdraw from the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) in favour of establishing its own Alberta Pension Plan (APP) would gamble on the retirement security of Canadians, affecting individuals both within Alberta and across the nation, says a new report by the C.D. Howe Institute.
In “Pension Roulette: The Risks and Consequences of Alberta Leaving the CPP," author…
Media Release
February 15, 2024 – The federal government must curtain excessive spending, balance its budget, and make room for growth-enhancing income-tax relief, says the C.D. Howe Institute's 2024 Shadow Budget.
In “Less for Ottawa, More for Canadians: The C.D. Howe Institute’s 2024 Shadow Budget,” William B.P. Robson, Don Drummond and Alexandre Laurin note that the pandemic produced a huge jump in federal…
Research
The Study in Brief
In the fall of 2023, the Alberta government released a report proposing the creation of an Alberta Pension Plan (APP) funded initially by the province’s withdrawal from the Canada Pension Plan, taking with it $334 billion in assets.
This E-Brief examines the financial assumptions of the proposed APP, assesses their reasonableness, and outlines the risks and…
Research
Less for Ottawa, More for Canadians: The C.D. Howe Institute’s 2024 Shadow Budget
The federal government’s 2023 Fall Economic Statement confirmed a troubling lack of concern about fiscal excess. It presented no credible plan to lower spending and borrowing to levels that would ensure fiscal sustainability and make room for tax changes to boost Canada’s stagnating productivity and living…
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The Study in Brief
To make informed decisions, policymakers need reliable and robust economic data, and researchers at the C.D. Howe Institute have created many unique data sets for their analyses and recommendations over the years.
This Commentary brings together some novel data series from previous C.D. Howe Institute studies to provide third parties, including the Bank of Canada, the Office…
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The Study in Brief
A surging population of seniors. A surging demand for their care. And constrained government financial resources. That is the conundrum Canada faces in the years ahead. Solutions are needed quickly to increase capacity and services for seniors, especially those most in need.
This Commentary examines the availability of different housing and care options for seniors, the…
