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FRASER UPDATE
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Latest Research Oct 7-13, 2019
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‘Buy local’ food less safe—with limited environmental benefits
The Myths of Local Food Policy: Lessons from the economic and social history of the food system finds that despite common misperceptions, locally-grown food isn’t better for the environment, doesn’t provide a more stable food supply and it isn’t necessarily safer to eat. And locally-grown food often increases prices for consumers since the high cost of land in or near big cities means urban agriculture is expensive.
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One percentage point increase in economic growth would increase Canada’s per person income by more than $19,000
The Costs of Slow Economic Growth finds that from 2011 to 2018, Canada experienced an annual economic growth rate of 2.17 per cent. But that an annual rate of 3 per cent would spur an approximately $45,000 increase in Canada’s per-person income after 20 years.
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Recent Commentary and Blog Posts
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Spending cuts—not tax hikes—to balance Alberta’s budget ([link removed])
(Appeared in the Edmonton Journal) by Ben Eisen and Steve Lafleur. 
Alberta spent $2,451 per person more than the average spent by the three largest provinces.

Wind and solar power—the myth of ‘green’ energy ([link removed])
(Appeared in the Calgary Sun) by Pierre Desrochers.
To preserve their “green image,” powerlines are often buried, adding to the cost and environmental impact.

Reality check—smaller high school classes don’t improve student performance ([link removed])
(Appeared in the National Newswatch) by Derek J. Allison.
Ontario’s larger classes will remain smaller than classes in Quebec and Alberta.

How Ottawa can tackle the housing shortage ([link removed])
by Josef Filipowicz.
The federal government recently committed $1.37 billion to two major rapid transit projects in Metro Vancouver.

Next prime minister must consider risks of potential recession ([link removed])
(Appeared in the Saskatoon StarPhoenix) by Jake Fuss and Milagros Palacios.
In 2009, regular EI benefits surged by 43.4 per cent or nearly $5.0 billion.

Canada needs more major trading partners beyond China and the U.S. ([link removed])
by Livio Di Matteo. 
China still only represents five per cent of our exports.

A buck is a buck is a buck, except when it isn’t ([link removed])
by William Watson. 
Making various benefits tax-free gives an advantage to rich people, too.

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