Since the 1970’s, government policy makers have acknowledged that baby boomers will eventually strain our health and long-term care system. That time has come. And we’ve taken little action to prepare for it. Today, we are living longer and our healthcare infrastructure is even more expensive. The Canadian Institute of Health Information (CIHI, 2016) reports […]
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Why New Brunswick leaks people
When it comes to problem topics in New Brunswick, our aging population, out-migration, and low birth rate rank right up there with our public debt. When our current cohort of Baby Boomers retire and wind down (and yes, eventually leave this world for a better place), our economic capacity will be devastated and our population […]
Addressing New Brunswick’s Disturbing Trends
Sir Winston Churchill once said: “This is no time for ease and comfort. It is time to dare and endure.” This is such a time in New Brunswick. Our province is replete with problems: Public spending is out of control. The quality of our public services is in jeopardy. A considerable amount of money is […]
How New Brunswick Spends Money
The New Brunswick government collects money. And it spends money. In the last decade, the New Brunswick government has spent a lot more than it has brought in. While we may all have different ideas about the best way to do it, every single member of our Coalition believes that overspending must stop. Where does […]
Three graphs about NB you need to see
New Brunswick isn’t bankrupt yet. That’s the good news. That bad news is that every year, our financial handcuffs are getting tighter. And our ability to deliver services, make real choices, and invest in important initiatives diminishes. Here’s why. Back in 2000, New Brunswick was in pretty good financial straights. We weren’t a wealthy province […]