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Fraser Institute News Release: The average Canadian family paid $37,058 in taxes last year—more than housing, food and clothing costs combined
August 14, 2018 05:00 ET | Fraser Institute
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The average Canadian family spent 43 per cent of its income on taxes in 2017, more than housing, food and clothing costs combined,...
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Fraser Institute News Release: How much do Canadians pay in taxes compared to housing? New study coming Tuesday, Aug. 14
August 13, 2018 07:00 ET | Fraser Institute
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 13, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Tuesday, Aug. 14, the Fraser Institute will release a new study on the taxes Canadians pay. The Canadian Consumer Tax Index 2018...
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Fraser Institute News Release: Government employees in Alberta paid 9.6 per cent higher wages than comparable private-sector workers
August 08, 2018 07:00 ET | Fraser Institute
CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 08, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Government employees in Alberta received 9.6 per cent higher wages on average than comparable workers in the private sector last year, and enjoyed...
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Fraser Institute News Release: Lowering capital gains tax rate best way to encourage financing for entrepreneurs
August 02, 2018 05:00 ET | Fraser Institute
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 02, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eliminating, or at least lowering, Canada’s uncompetitive tax rate on capital gains is the best policy for encouraging entrepreneurial...
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Fraser Institute Media Advisory: How can governments free up investment capital for entrepreneurs? New study coming Thursday, Aug. 2
August 01, 2018 06:00 ET | Fraser Institute
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 01, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Thursday, Aug. 2, the Fraser Institute will release a study on entrepreneurship in Canada. Financial Markets, Laws, and...
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Fraser Institute News Release: Health-care costs for typical Canadian family hit nearly $13,000 this year
July 31, 2018 05:00 ET | Fraser Institute
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 31, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A typical Canadian family of four will pay $12,935 for health care in 2018, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute,...
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Fraser Institute Media Advisory: How much do Canadians pay for health care? New study coming Tuesday, July 31
July 30, 2018 06:00 ET | Fraser Institute
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 30, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Tuesday, July 31, the Fraser Institute will release a new study on Canada’s health-care system. The Price of Public Health Care...
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Fraser Institute News Release: Government employees in B.C. paid 7.5 per cent higher wages than comparable private-sector workers
July 26, 2018 08:00 ET | Fraser Institute
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Government employees in B.C. received 7.5 per cent higher wages on average than comparable workers in the private sector last year, and...
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Fraser Institute News Release: Transparency and confidence waning in Canada’s mining exploration permit process
July 24, 2018 10:42 ET | Fraser Institute
CALGARY, Alberta, July 24, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Investors are losing confidence in the mineral exploration permit process in many Canadian provinces, with applications taking longer to be...
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Fraser Institute Media Advisory: New study on mining in Canada coming Tuesday, July 24
July 23, 2018 06:00 ET | Fraser Institute
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 23, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Tuesday, July 24, the Fraser Institute will release a new study on mining and mining investment. Permit Times for Mining...