Newfoundland’s pop tax is nothing more than a (hidden) tax grab
12-pack of Coke or Pepsi will be slapped with nearly a dollar in new taxes
12-pack of Coke or Pepsi will be slapped with nearly a dollar in new taxes
Bad government decisions have one thing in common: lack of independent oversight
Government maintains its sugar tax is all about keeping you healthy
If Newfoundland and Labrador pursues a sugar tax, it’s certainly not to get its people to lead healthier lives. It’s about paying bills
To attract the investment required to develop resources, mitigating the risks of policy uncertainly needs to be a top priority
Eliminating trade barriers can help accelerate the economic recovery
The hydroelectric project mess in Newfoundland and Labrador requires some hard choices. But taxpayers deserve and need some relief
While no single solution will resolve the province’s fiscal crisis, an LBO would ensure that elected officials are informed in their deliberations
But dumping the misguided practice in Newfoundland and Labrador schools is just the beginning – much more reform is needed