Analysis Commentary Longread

When “Bankruptcy” is on the Table, It’s Not a Normal Election

If the financial situation in Newfoundland and Labrador is dire—and governments don’t have actual solutions—what is likely to happen?

Russell Williams

January 29, 2021

# fiscal crisis

The Independent wins Gold Atlantic Journalism Award

Hans Rollmann takes home top award for "Best Commentary".

TheIndependent.ca

May 8, 2017

To Each Their Own

How do we measure successful fiscal governance?

Retaining and creating stable, well-paying jobs would be a good start.

April 5, 2017

Deficit crisis a chance for change

The province’s poor fiscal standing presents us with a real opportunity to discuss and debate some important policy issues, such as fair taxation, a new…

March 15, 2016

A Measured Opinion

How to fix the deficit

The province needs to cut spending and raise taxes. But by how much?

February 18, 2016

Power and Dissent

N.L.’s fiscal crisis was not inevitable

Yet our politicians tell us we all must pay.

January 23, 2016