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Federal budgets should target balance, not the inadequate fiscal anchor

The government’s weak fiscal anchor is the fundamental defect of Budget 2022, justifying higher spending, continued borrowing, and ever-increasing debt charges, all of which erode Canada’s financial resilience.

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BY GEOFFREY TURNER
April 25, 2022

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Canada needs a modern, national health data architecture

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To address online harms, Canada must commit to digital media literacy

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A cure for multiple sclerosis could be just around the corner

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Supporting local broadcasters is critical for our democracy

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