The Cost of Living Together
Independent-minded analysis of Canada's economy, demographics, public spending and healthcare. Examining the decisions that shape everyday life.
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The Issues Behind the Headlines
Economy & Public Finance
Budgets, taxation, household costs and economic policy. Examining trade-offs between public investment, affordability and fiscal capacity.
Population & Communities
Demographic change, migration, housing demand and regional inequality. Understanding how population shifts affect Canadian communities.
Healthcare & Public Services
Healthcare funding, access to care, workforce pressures and provincial spending priorities. Exploring what public budgets can and cannot tell us.
Sport & Civic Infrastructure
The costs of pools, arenas and recreation programs. Exploring facility financing, participation fees, local access and community benefits.
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Explore the AnalysisEvery public decision has a cost, a context and a consequence. We distinguish evidence from interpretation, identify sources and limitations, and make room for competing explanations.