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July 29, 2021 05:00 ET | Source: Fraser Institute

Fraser Institute News Release: Nearly half of all Canadian private sector industries experienced a major drop in investment from 2015-19

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Seven of 15 Canadian industries experienced an overall decline in investment from 2015 to 2019, according to a new analysis by the...
July 27, 2021 05:00 ET | Source: Fraser Institute

Fraser Institute News Release: UN climate goal of limiting warming to 1.5°C contradicts expert advice; significant costs compared to estimated benefits

TORONTO, July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Countries around the world are pursuing climate policies that will do more harm through economic and social costs than good, according to a new analysis by...
July 22, 2021 05:00 ET | Source: Fraser Institute

Fraser Institute News Release: 25 per cent of Canadian workforce could be working from home after COVID, but labour laws are outdated for remote work and telecommuting

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As more and more Canadians embrace working from home—a trend that is forecasted to continue even after COVID—labour laws and...
July 20, 2021 07:00 ET | Source: Fraser Institute

Fraser Institute News Release: Alberta can regain tax advantage by reinstating 10% flat tax

CALGARY, Alberta, July 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alberta government can reinstate a 10 per cent single-rate personal income tax and restore the “Alberta Tax Advantage” while incurring only a...
July 13, 2021 05:00 ET | Source: Fraser Institute

Fraser Institute News Release: Canadians generate 2 per cent less waste than in 2002

CALGARY, Alberta, July 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Despite a growing economy, Canadians now generate less waste on a per-person basis than we did in 2002, finds a new study released today by the...
July 06, 2021 05:00 ET | Source: Fraser Institute

Fraser Institute News Release: When provincial and state populations exceed 9.5 million, government spending and taxes tend to increase; implications for Ontario, California and New York

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Provinces and states such as Ontario, California and New York whose populations have grown beyond 9.5 million people tend to have...
July 05, 2021 07:00 ET | Source: Vancouver City Savings Credit Union

“Load up on Local": Vancity Visa* cardholders earn 50% more Vancity Rewards™ points for shopping local

COAST SALISH TERRITORY and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vancity today announced the launch of Load up on Local – a major campaign to support local businesses as...
June 29, 2021 17:05 ET | Source: NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC.

NOVAGOLD Reports Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results

Donlin Gold 2021 Drill Program Continues to Advance as PlannedCommunity Support Expanded to Counter the Effects of Global PandemicKey Permits Secured and Robust Financial Position Maintained A total...
June 29, 2021 05:00 ET | Source: Fraser Institute

Fraser Institute News Release: Federal government interest costs could increase to $35 billion if costs return to 2019-20 levels

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Federal government interest costs could increase to $35 billion in 2021-22, an increase of $13 billion, if costs return to 2019-20...
June 24, 2021 06:00 ET | Source: Vancouver City Savings Credit Union

Vancity discloses GHG emissions of its loans and investments

Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials methodology used to measure financed emissions Disclosure is a first step toward Vancity’s 2040 net-zero target TERRITORIES OF MUSQUEAM, SQUAMISH and...