In defence of tax hikes
No one likes it when taxes go up, but sometimes it's for the best.
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Let’s raise taxes on the rich (Pt. 2)
Economists from Memorial University have some ideas for changing the tax system in order to fight poverty.
Let’s raise taxes on the rich
Years of unaffordable tax breaks for rich people have contributed to a yawning budget deficit. It's time to reverse course.
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Too many people are killed by police in Canada. Here is what we should do to change that.
The time for a carbon tax is now
With oil prices falling and budget deficits growing, a carbon tax is the smartest way to deal with the province’s fiscal crisis.
Right-sizing the House of Assembly
A debate has erupted over how many seats should be elected to our legislature. What does a comparison with national trends tell us about the issue?
Public sector jobs down 20 per cent over last two years
In less than two years, the Newfoundland and Labrador public sector has shrunk by more than a fifth its size in late 2012. Where did all the jobs go?
Just how bad are the new Muskrat Falls cost estimates?
The price of electricity is going to rise even more than we thought
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