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July 31, 2018 05:00 ET | Source: Fraser Institute

Fraser Institute News Release: Health-care costs for typical Canadian family hit nearly $13,000 this year

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,...
July 30, 2018 06:00 ET | Source: Fraser Institute

Fraser Institute Media Advisory: How much do Canadians pay for health care? New study coming Tuesday, July 31

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...
July 26, 2018 08:00 ET | Source: Fraser Institute

Fraser Institute News Release: Government employees in B.C. paid 7.5 per cent higher wages than comparable private-sector workers

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...
July 24, 2018 10:42 ET | Source: Fraser Institute

Fraser Institute News Release: Transparency and confidence waning in Canada’s mining exploration permit process

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...
July 23, 2018 06:00 ET | Source: Fraser Institute

Fraser Institute Media Advisory: New study on mining in Canada coming Tuesday, July 24

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...
July 20, 2018 05:00 ET | Source: Fraser Institute

Fraser Institute News Release: Ottawa’s drug-pricing changes risk limiting patient access to new medicines

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The federal government’s plan to lower the cost of patented pharmaceuticals in Canada through new regulations seriously risks limiting...
July 19, 2018 07:00 ET | Source: Fraser Institute

Fraser Institute Media Advisory: Does lowering the price for pharmaceuticals affect the availability of medicine? New study coming Friday, July 20

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Friday, July 20, the Fraser Institute will release a new study on Canadian health-care policy. Implications of the Proposed Changes...
July 17, 2018 05:00 ET | Source: Fraser Institute

Fraser Institute News Release: With Canadian milk in NAFTA crosshairs, Australia is proof consumers and farmers can benefit from phasing out supply management

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian consumers and the dairy industry could both benefit by phasing out supply management, as evidenced by Australia’s recent...
July 16, 2018 07:00 ET | Source: Fraser Institute

Fraser Institute Media Advisory: With Canadian milk in Trump’s crosshairs, should we phase-out supply management? New study coming Tuesday, July 17

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Tuesday, July 17, the Fraser Institute will release a new study on dairy policy and supply management. Phasing Out Supply...
July 10, 2018 08:00 ET | Source: Fraser Institute

Fraser Institute News Release: B.C.’s personal income tax rate hike may prevent 662 new businesses from starting

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 10, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Horgan government’s recent increase to British Columbia’s top personal income tax rate may be preventing 662 new businesses from...