In this E-Brief, we focus on the well-established link between regulation/policy and productivity, and explore the regulatory and policy changes needed to boost Canada’s overall and financial services productivity. We look at specific regulations and policies that hinder productivity growth...

In theory, the management of public funds by Canada’s senior governments – federal, provincial and territorial – reflects the preferences of Canadians, expressed through their elected representatives. In practice, however, the revenues and expenses of senior governments – and the...

Despite improvements over time, the quality of the financial information presented to legislators and the public by Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial governments remains uneven. Some governments stand out for the transparency, quality and timeliness of their financial documents;...