April 2, 2019
While ongoing economic and employment trends are constraining government revenues globally, municipalities in Canada face additional challenges due to their unique governance and fiscal context. Read More
October 2, 2018
The ascent of Amazon and Apple into the trillion dollar valuation club is a landmark corporate achievement. Together, these two firms are worth as much as the annual gross domestic products of Spain and Switzerland combined. But, beyond the accolades, what does the rise of these digital titans mean for policymakers? Read More
July 30, 2018
What effects might artificial intelligence, the sharing economy, and other disruptive technologies have on government revenues? A new Mowat Centre report examines how taxation systems based on residency are ill-suited for a digital, global economy. Read More
January 20, 2016
The size of transfer payments can’t tell us if provincial governments are good fiscal managers.
November 17, 2015
In an article from the Public Sector Digest, Mowat Centre Practice Lead of Intergovernmental Economic & Social Policy, Noah Zon, discusses the sharing economy and what it means for public policy.
June 18, 2015
One of the policy ideas getting more attention as the federal election approaches is the role of tax reform in generating revenue and correcting income inequality in Canada. Read More
May 20, 2015
Rarely a week goes by without a prominent columnist or think tank warning of an impending provincial credit crisis.
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February 26, 2015
Canadians like to brag about the strength of our country’s public finances.
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February 6, 2015
This Mowat Note assesses the risks of a provincial debt crisis and suggests proposals to limit these risks, with particular attention to fiscal federalism.
November 25, 2014
Too many federal transfer programs fail basic tests of transparency, efficiency, and fairness. Read More
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