Fraser Institute.
Public policy think tank
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 30
What's happening
Active this week
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Mark Carney and the Fraser Institute are providing reports on trade reliance, infrastructure, and how U.S. market size influences Canadian export diversification.Well supported10 reports6 developments inside
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The Fraser Institute is a Vancouver-based think-tank, and Scotiabank is based in Toronto.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A report on Canadian healthcare was co-authored by Steven Globerman and published by the Fraser Institute in Vancouver, British Columbia.Some support1 report
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is managing immigration under government targets while also providing reports on housing affordability issues.Some support3 reports
Earlier this month
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Robert Lighthizer, Donald Trump, and the Fraser Institute discuss Canada's trade support, including its ranking on the Economic Freedom Index and trade pact negotiations.Some support1 report
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Fraser Institute provided data on Canadian family tax burden and criticized the government's economic strategy.Some support1 report
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The Fraser Institute published a study examining the economic realities of the country.Well supported5 reports
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Ottawa is working to ensure AI availability for all Canadians, supported by surveys from the Fraser Institute and guiding principles developed by Tracy Schmidt's department.Some support3 reports
One to three months ago
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The Fraser Institute published studies analyzing government spending in Canada.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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A Fraser Institute study estimates the biggest impact of federal cuts on Saskatchewan, modeled on 1990s Chrétien government cuts.Some support1 report
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The Fraser Institute published studies on May 28, 2026, detailing how Alberta contributes disproportionately to Canada's wealth and the impact of federal policies on the province's economy.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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Fraser Institute conducted a study on Canadian corporate welfare, co-authored by Alex Whelan.Some support1 report
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A study compared the spending of two distinct Langley entities using B.C. government financial data.Some support1 report
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The Canadian Taxpayers Federation challenged government transparency failures, citing findings from the Fraser Institute regarding wage premiums.Some support1 report
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A report published by the Fraser Institute details hidden tax bills within the public health system.Some support3 reports
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The Fraser Institute measures state economic freedom and flexibility in New Hampshire.Some support1 report
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The Fraser Institute published findings on the combined federal and provincial net debt.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Studies suggest the federal equalization program is broken.Well supported7 reports
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Saskatchewan's business investment levels are reported to be below the U.S. average in a new study.Some support1 report
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A study by the Fraser Institute details the interest costs associated with Canadian government debt.Some support1 report
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A study cited by the Fraser Institute indicated a decline in the attractiveness ranking of mining opportunities.Some support1 report
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Louis Plamondon, a senior fellow at the Fraser Institute, is being profiled as an example of a career politician.Some support1 report
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Both the Fraser Institute and Ernst & Young evaluated long-term employment outcomes.Some support2 reports
Gone quiet
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A study suggests reforms for federal politicians, arguing for changes to party discipline within the House of Commons.Some support2 reports
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Ravina's professional background is detailed, showing she holds degrees from Oxford and UBC, and previously worked at Fraser Institute and Scotiabank.Some support1 report
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Alberta's Premier Smith leads an MOU with the federal government, while Fraser Institute studies highlight oil production uncompetitiveness against New Mexico.Some support4 reports
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Brandt was awarded the Founder's Award for entrepreneurship by the Fraser Institute.Some support1 report
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The Fraser Institute published analyses regarding the benefits of OAS.Some support1 report
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Around Fraser Institute this week
News at the entities that move Fraser Institute most-
Saskatchewan Shared contextTraction is conducting exploration and seeking to acquire interest in the Aurora Project, which is located in Saskatchewan.Moves Fraser Institute
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Justin Trudeau OperationalGovernment officials criticized senior military leadership and the Trudeau government faced scrutiny over leadership failures.Moves Fraser Institute
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Ernst & Young OperationalBGC campaign highlights the consequences of tax rises, citing modelling from Ernst & Young.Moves Fraser Institute
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government StructuralGovernment plans fast-track resettlement for refugees from Afghanistan and Mandatory Palestine, while Nigel Farage rejects legal routes.Moves Fraser Institute
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House of Commons Mentioned togetherFrance is leading the G7 summit in Europe, with Brazil attending, while Bill C-34 addresses AI regulation in Canada and Europe.Moves Fraser Institute
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Alberta Shared contextSystemic healthcare failures are being reported in Alberta, specifically concerning infectious disease issues at the University of Alberta Hospital.Moves Fraser Institute
Connections
The 24 strongest of 30, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Leger Transactional
A commissioned and executed a survey on behalf of B.
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government Structural
one depends on the other
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Justin Trudeau Operational
The Fraser Institute's published tax data and policy recommendations are subject to political scrutiny and challenge from Justin Trudeau's political sphere.
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Alex Whelan Mentioned together
Alex Whelan is a co-author on studies produced by the Fraser Institute.
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Jean Chrétien Structural
The work of the Fraser Institute influenced the policy decisions made during the Chrétien government's tenure in the 1990s.
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Ernst & Young Operational
Both organizations compete by producing and evaluating research on long-term employment outcomes.
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Jack Mintz Structural
Jack Mintz authored a study for the Fraser Institute regarding policy impacts on oil production costs.
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Brandt Mentioned together
Brandt was recognized by the Fraser Institute with a Founder's Award for entrepreneurship, leading to mutual acknowledgment.
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House of Commons Mentioned together
A produces studies and research that inform the legislative work of B regarding reforms for federal politics.
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Langley Mentioned together
A and B are co-mentioned in a study comparing their spending patterns.
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Duncan Mentioned together
Fraser Institute provides debt projections relevant to Duncan's context.
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Mark Carney Mentioned together
Fraser Institute publishes studies warning about potential federal budget cuts and tax hikes.
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Alberta Shared context
The Fraser Institute produces research and commentary on the economic, political, and demographic issues specific to the province of Alberta.
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Saskatchewan Shared context
Fraser Institute provides economic analysis and studies policy within the context of Saskatchewan.
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University of Windsor Structural
The relationship is evidenced by a senior fellow affiliation between the two institutions.
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Abitibi-Témiscamingue Mentioned together
A research institute published findings regarding the decline in the attractiveness ranking of the industry/region represented by B.
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Louis Plamondon Mentioned together
The entities are co-mentioned in articles discussing political figures and policy contexts.
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Oas Mentioned together
Fraser Institute published analyses regarding the benefits of Oas.
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Ravina Transactional
Ravina was a former employee of the Fraser Institute.
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New Hampshire Shared context
The Fraser Institute tracks and monitors the economic policies and state of New Hampshire.
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Nevada Mentioned together
The Fraser Institute ranks Nevada as a top mining jurisdiction.
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Vancouver Shared context
The Fraser Institute operates as a think tank based in the city of Vancouver.
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British Columbia Shared context
Fraser Institute operates within the geographical context of British Columbia.
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Langley Shared context
No direct coupling or interaction between the Fraser Institute and Langley was observed in the evidence.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
5 events- A report on Canadian healthcare was co-authored by Steven Globerman and published by the Fraser Institute in Vancouver, British Columbia.
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is managing immigration under government targets while also providing reports on housing affordability issues.
- Robert Lighthizer, Donald Trump, and the Fraser Institute discuss Canada's trade support, including its ranking on the Economic Freedom Index and trade pact negotiations.
- Fraser Institute provided data on Canadian family tax burden and criticized the government's economic strategy.
- Ottawa is working to ensure AI availability for all Canadians, supported by surveys from the Fraser Institute and guiding principles developed by Tracy Schmidt's department.
August 2026
4 events- The Fraser Institute published studies analyzing government spending in Canada.
- A Fraser Institute study estimates the biggest impact of federal cuts on Saskatchewan, modeled on 1990s Chrétien government cuts.
- Fraser Institute conducted a study on Canadian corporate welfare, co-authored by Alex Whelan.
- A study compared the spending of two distinct Langley entities using B.C. government financial data.
July 2026
9 events- The Canadian Taxpayers Federation challenged government transparency failures, citing findings from the Fraser Institute regarding wage premiums.
- A report published by the Fraser Institute details hidden tax bills within the public health system.
- The Fraser Institute measures state economic freedom and flexibility in New Hampshire.
- Studies suggest the federal equalization program is broken.
- Saskatchewan's business investment levels are reported to be below the U.S. average in a new study.
- A study by the Fraser Institute details the interest costs associated with Canadian government debt.
- A study cited by the Fraser Institute indicated a decline in the attractiveness ranking of mining opportunities.
- Louis Plamondon, a senior fellow at the Fraser Institute, is being profiled as an example of a career politician.
- Both the Fraser Institute and Ernst & Young evaluated long-term employment outcomes.
Show 1 earlier month
June 2026
10 events- Mark Carney and the Fraser Institute are providing reports on trade reliance, infrastructure, and how U.S. market size influences Canadian export diversification.
- The Fraser Institute is a Vancouver-based think-tank, and Scotiabank is based in Toronto.
- The Fraser Institute published a study examining the economic realities of the country.
- The Fraser Institute published studies on May 28, 2026, detailing how Alberta contributes disproportionately to Canada's wealth and the impact of federal policies on the province's economy.
- The Fraser Institute published findings on the combined federal and provincial net debt.
- A study suggests reforms for federal politicians, arguing for changes to party discipline within the House of Commons.
- Ravina's professional background is detailed, showing she holds degrees from Oxford and UBC, and previously worked at Fraser Institute and Scotiabank.
- Alberta's Premier Smith leads an MOU with the federal government, while Fraser Institute studies highlight oil production uncompetitiveness against New Mexico.
- Brandt was awarded the Founder's Award for entrepreneurship by the Fraser Institute.
- The Fraser Institute published analyses regarding the benefits of OAS.