New Brunswick’s tax strategy drains the economy
Taxing the rich too much simply drives down economic activity, and pushes the tax burden to mid- and low-income earners…
Lowering costs, not raising wages, key to helping low-income earners
Remove trade barriers, end supply management and reduce payroll taxes – don't hike minimum wages – if you really want to address income discrepancies in Canada…
Mapping the route to more effective health care
To improve value and spur innovation, we need to change the way we pay for health care by encouraging those providers who experiment and innovate…
The bear will have a tall skinny Americano to go please …
As urban sprawl intensifies, we shouldn’t be too surprised when displaced wildlife decides to take a tour through town on their way to a new place of residence…
Atlantic Canada’s golden opportunity for American immigration
Tell them Atlantic Canada is building, and that they will be key players in the growth of Canada’s most beautiful region as it prepares for the 21st century…
City-bound: the changing face of New Brunswick
WEBBER: As population declines outside of the province’s big three centres continues, it should force a rethink on how to nurture growth in rural areas…
Corporate welfare no way to run a brewery
WILLIAMSON: If a producer needs an injection of tax dollars to survive, that company shouldn’t be in business…
Beer-barrel economics: what goes down stimulates the economy
WILLIAMSON: A cut in beer prices in New Brunswick led to an increase in beer sales to Nova Scotia and Quebec residents…
New Brunswick HST increase outweighs spending cuts five to one
WILLIAMSON: Raising taxes to pay for more spending isn't working; new jobs aren't being created and subsidies to add workers can't be sustained…
Finding inspiration in Britain’s economic resourcefulness
WILLIAMSON: Policy-makers in New Brunswick should emulate Britain's economic and budget policies; instead, they raise taxes and discourage growth…