The Fraser Institute says Newfoundland and Labrador is the most attractive jurisdiction for mining investment in Atlantic Canada and ranks 14th globally, according to its latest Annual Survey of Mining Companies. Fraser Institute Director Elmira Aliakbari says the report evaluates 68 jurisdictions worldwide based on mineral potential and government policies affecting exploration and investment, including … Read more
Every Canadian province ranks in the top half of OECD jurisdictions, a group of high-income, industrialized countries, regarding tax progressivity, according to a new study published by the Fraser Institute. Tax progressivity refers to the degree to which the total share of the tax burden increases as an individual or family’s income increases. “Despite popular misperceptions, … Read more
Despite political rhetoric, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recorded similar fiscal results during the seven years they were both in office, particularly on spending increases, deficits and corporate welfare, finds a new study published by the Fraser Institute. “Many Ontarians would be surprised to learn that Premier Ford and former Prime Minister … Read more
Highly educated immigrant workers in the U.S. perform better when it comes to employment and compensation than their counterparts in Canada, finds a new study published by the Fraser Institute. “Highly educated immigrants make important economic contributions to the countries they emigrate to, notably through promoting innovation and entrepreneurship–which helps to explain why developed countries compete … Read more
The average tariff rate in the United States skyrocketed in 2025 and rivals tariff rates in countries such as Iran and Sudan, finds a new study published today by the Fraser Institute. “American prosperity was built on a foundation of economic freedom and trade, but thanks to President Trump’s trade war, that prosperity is under threat,” said Matthew D. Mitchell, senior … Read more
Loosening restrictions on foreign investment and removing regulations that constrain how firms can compete in Canadian telecommunications and broadcasting industries would benefit Canadians through increased service offerings, improved product quality, and lower prices, finds a new study released by the Fraser Institute. “Telecommunications and broadcasting are both vitally important to the economic health of a nation, … Read more
The top 20 per cent of income-earning families pay more than half (56.9 per cent) of total taxes including personal income, sales and property taxes, according to a new study published by the Fraser Institute. “Despite the common misperception that top earners don’t pay their ‘fair share’ of taxes, the reality is these households pay a disproportionately … Read more
Moving from the CPP to a provincial pension plan would generate savings for Albertans in the form of lower contribution rates (which could be used to increase private retirement savings while receiving the same pension benefits as the CPP under the new provincial pension), finds a new study published by the Fraser Institute. “Due to Alberta’s comparatively high … Read more