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Fraser Institute News Release: Canadians have less economic freedom today than they did in late-1970s due partly to growth of government
TORONTO, Oct. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Most countries curtailed economic freedom in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and Canada is no exception, finds the annual Economic Freedom of the World report published today by the Fraser Institute,
Economic freedom—the degree to which individuals are allowed to make their own economic decisions about what to buy, where to work and whether to start a business—is fundamental to prosperity. Economic freedom measures openness to trade, tax and regulatory burdens, government spending, and the soundness of a country’s money. Read More
