Economic Freedom on the Ropes in Canada
Fergus Hodgson, December 14, 2020 
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Economic freedom in Canada has fallen back to 2013 levels in the latest annual report by the Fraser Institute. To learn why, we interview the economist and resident fellow Fred McMahon. He argues the inordinate spending by the federal government in recent years has led to distortions and dependency.
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Recommended Links
- Check out the 2020 Economic Freedom of North America report published by the Fraser Institute.
- “Atlantic Provinces Addiction to Big Government Suppresses Economic Growth,” by Fred McMahon.
- “Alberta’s Multiple Crises Include Waning Economic Freedom,” by Fred McMahon.
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Fergus Hodgson is Gold Newsletter’s roving editor. Follow him on Twitter and Facebook.