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Frontier Centre for Public Policy Welcomes John Bonnett As Senior Fellow
Historian and digital innovator John Bonnett will bring his expertise on culture, history and innovation to the Frontier Centre
Scott McGregor Joins Frontier Centre For Public Policy As Senior Fellow
With decades in national security and intelligence, McGregor brings a rare blend of frontline experience and policy insight to Canada’s policy debates
Frontier Centre for Public Policy welcomes Bruce Pardy as Senior Fellow
The Queen’s professor and civil liberties advocate will reinforce the Frontier Centre’s push for limited and accountable government
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Canadian Property Rights Index 2023
A Snapshot of Property Rights Protection in Canada After 10 years
Alberta Politics and Empty Promises of Health-care Solutions
The writ has been dropped and Albertans are off to the polls on May 29. That leaves just four weeks for political leaders and voters to sort out what is arguably the most divisive, yet significant, issue for this election - health care. On Day 2, NDP leader Rachel...
Press Release: Carney’s Deficit Numbers Deserve Scrutiny After Trudeau’s Forecasting Failures
Frontier Centre for Public Policy study reveals a decade of inflated Liberal forecasts—a track record that casts a long shadow over Carney’s first budget
Frontier Centre for Public Policy Welcomes Dr. Joseph Fournier as senior fellow
Frontier Centre for Public Policy welcomes Dr. Joseph Fournier as senior fellow.
Jay Goldberg joins the Frontier Centre for Public Policy
Political scientist and columnist Jay Goldberg brings his expertise in fiscal policy to the Frontier Centre for Public Policy
Lindsay Shepherd To Lead Frontier Centre’s Communications And Engagement
Lindsay Shepherd’s new role at the Frontier Centre for Public Policy could shake up how freedom and markets are talked about in Canada.
New Frontier Centre Report Warns Against Revoking Charitable Status For Religion
A new report from the Frontier Centre for Public Policy warns that proposed changes to Canada’s Income Tax Act could have devastating consequences for churches and faith-based organizations nationwide.
Frontier Centre For Public Policy Welcomes Matthew Lau As Adjunct Fellow
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Canadian Cities See Modest Gains in Financial Transparency, But Regional Gaps Persist
Winnipeg, MB – June 5, 2025 – The Frontier Centre for Public Policy has released the eighth edition of its Local Government Performance Index (LGPI), authored by Research Fellow Lee Harding. The report evaluates the transparency and quality of financial reporting among 99 of Canada’s largest municipalities based on 2023 data, highlighting continued progress in public accountability but significant discrepancies across regions.
The Transparency Index (TI) component of the LGPI scores cities out of a possible 33 points, assessing how accessible and comprehensive their financial statements are. Criteria include audit timeliness, commentary on expenditures, historical data, capital asset reporting, and adherence to best accounting practices.
Frontier Centre For Public Policy Welcomes Retired Lieutenant-General J.O. Michel Maisonneuve As Senior Fellow.
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Frontier Centre for Public Policy Welcomes Pierre Gilbert as Senior Fellow
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May 29, 2025