The tax burdens on entrepreneurs.

Why taxes, fees and charges increase the prices of airfares and make Canadian airports less competitive.

The impact of taxes, fees and charges on the prices of airfares in Canada.

Because 75% of Canada's population lives only 90 minutes from the U. S. border, many regional Canadian airports are in direct competition with their northern American counterparts. This geographical proximity means that airfare prices have become one of the biggest competitive advantages of airports in the quest to attract more passengers. This Viewpoint explains why taxes, fees and charges increase the prices of airfares and make Canadian airports less competitive in relation to American airports.

Quebec's public sector debt.

The issues of the Quebec election campaign.

Proposals to expand Canadian public pension plans.

Do Canadians save enough for retirement? What is the government's responsibility in the matter? All across Canada, these questions have taken centre stage over the past year. Several major public plan reform proposals are being discussed. They all begin with the same observation, that people are not saving enough for retirement, and they all propose similar solutions based on mandatory saving. This Economic Note asks if the diagnosis is correct, and if the proposed solutions are adequate.

Proposals to expand Canadian public pension plans.

The unexpected effects of taxes.