Jake Fuss

LATEST STORIES BY JAKE FUSS

OPINION: Trudeau gov't must reject unrealistic demands as federal strike looms

According to the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), the main union representing federal employees, with collective bargaining stalled, more than 40% of the federal workforce could soon walk off the job. But in light of the union’s unrealistic demands, and the current premium government workers already enjoy, the federal government must reject these demands.

April 17, 2023 Canada

The Canada Revenue Agency building is seen in Ottawa, Monday April 6, 2020.

FUSS: Trudeau budget lacks much-needed vision for the economy

In the federal budget tabled on Tuesday, the Trudeau government purports to promote stronger economic growth. This is a crucial policy goal, as economic growth contributes to higher household incomes, job creation and better living standards for Canadians. However, the government’s plan for the economy leaves a lot to be desired.

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March 29, 2023 Opinion

The government’s plan for the economy leaves a lot to be desired, writes Jake Fuss, of the Fraser Institute..

FUSS: Ontario’s budget lacks strong vision for provincial economy

Many of the headlines for the Ontario budget released Thursday will likely focus on announcements for spending on health care, highways, schools and other big-ticket items.

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March 23, 2023 Columnists

Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy (left) shakes hands with Premier Doug Ford after tabling the provincial budget as Health Minister Sylvia Jones looks on at the legislature at Queen's Park in Toronto on Thursday, March 23, 2023.

Fuss: Premier Doug Ford, end the Ontario government's spending spree

If politicians don't tackle the province’s fiscal challenges soon, the consequences will be felt for many years by all Ontarians.

March 20, 2023 Opinion

Ontario Premier Doug Ford's 2023 budget will be tabled Thursday.

EISEN AND FUSS: Ford government should reduce harmful high income tax rate

At 53.53%, Ontario has the third-highest top personal income tax rate in Canada and the U.S.

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March 13, 2023 Columnists

FUSS: Canadians bear weight of growing government debt burden

As we enter budget season, it’s worth noting government debt has been increasing in Canada for more than a decade and the current environment of rising interest rates will now make it more expensive to borrow money than in the recent past.

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February 21, 2023 Columnists

FUSS: Freeland’s ‘fiscally prudent approach’ drenched in red ink

When discussing the upcoming federal budget, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland recently said the Trudeau government will “continue to take a fiscally prudent approach” given the uncertainty in the world economy.

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January 31, 2023 Columnists

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland answers media questions during a visit to the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers in Edmonton on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022.

FUSS: Auditor confirms billions in COVID spending was poorly targeted

According to Canada’s auditor general, which released a report last week on federal spending during the pandemic, COVID programs were delivered quickly but were poorly targeted. Unfortunately, wasteful and poorly targeted spending has been a habit for the federal government in recent years.

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December 13, 2022 Columnists

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau removes his face mask to address European lawmakers amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in Brussels, Belgium, March 23, 2022.

FUSS: Trudeau's 'fiscally responsible' track record pure fantasy

On Thursday, the Trudeau government will release its fall economic update, which shows Canadians the current state of the government’s books. According to recent comments by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, “remaining fiscally responsible” will be essential for his government given the possibility of an impending recession.

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November 1, 2022 Columnists

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speak to the media before delivering the 2022-23 budget, on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, April 7, 2022.

Opinion: Alberta must restrain and reform spending to avoid a return to deficits

About one month before Danielle Smith was elected as the new leader of the United Conservative Party and ostensibly Alberta’s new premier, the Alberta government announced a projected $13.2-billion surplus in 2022/23 following the $3.9-billion surplus recorded in 2021/22. While this is positive news for provincial finances after nearly 13 years of routine deficits, the Smith government must resist the temptation to continue the era of high spending in the province.

October 20, 2022 Columnists

The Alberta legislature in Edmonton on May 11, 2022.

Jake Fuss

LATEST STORIES BY JAKE FUSS

OPINION: Trudeau gov't must reject unrealistic demands as federal strike looms

FUSS: Trudeau budget lacks much-needed vision for the economy

FUSS: Ontario’s budget lacks strong vision for provincial economy

Fuss: Premier Doug Ford, end the Ontario government's spending spree

EISEN AND FUSS: Ford government should reduce harmful high income tax rate

FUSS: Canadians bear weight of growing government debt burden

FUSS: Freeland’s ‘fiscally prudent approach’ drenched in red ink

FUSS: Auditor confirms billions in COVID spending was poorly targeted

FUSS: Trudeau's 'fiscally responsible' track record pure fantasy

Opinion: Alberta must restrain and reform spending to avoid a return to deficits

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