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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…
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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…
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The Study in Brief
With the significant decline in single-employer defined-benefit (DB) pension plans in the private sector, it’s important to understand other alternatives. One such alternative is the target-benefit plan.
The regulation of target-benefit plans (TBPs) in all provinces across Canada can be made more straightforward and effective using lessons learned from real-life…
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The Study in Brief
The intense debate pitting private versus public healthcare in Canada needs a reality check. Private aspects of healthcare exist in different forms and to varying degrees across Canadian provinces, largely depending on their respective legislation and regulations.
For healthcare professionals providing insured services, most bill through the public system, but not all…