The best way to understand what governments value is to follow the money.
Governments reveal their priorities through the budgets they write each year. That's why we work year-round to assess whether public dollars are building wellbeing for young and old alike.
We recommend better budget choices to governments and analyze the decisions they make.
Explore our latest budget analysis and recommendations to see what fiscal choices mean for Canadians of every generation.
Latest Analyses & Recommendations
Quebec’s 2026 Budget: Rising medical spending crowds out investment in building blocks for health
May 14, 2026
Ottawa's Spring Economic Statement: Another missed opportunity?
Apr 29, 2026
PEI can lead premiers to fix the structural problem behind every provincial deficit
Apr 23, 2026
Nova Scotia’s deficit isn’t just about Donald Trump’s Trade War
Apr 13, 2026
Saskatchewan’s deficit isn’t just about economic headwinds
Apr 02, 2026
Manitoba’s deficit isn’t just a sign of tough economic times
Mar 31, 2026
New Brunswick’s deficit reflects much more than economic turbulence
Mar 27, 2026
2026 Alberta Budget: A deficit driven by population aging, not just population growth
Feb 27, 2026
Analysis of the 2026 BC Budget: We Can No Longer Ignore the Ageism at its Core
Feb 17, 2026
Analysis of the 2025 Federal Budget: Who is being asked to sacrifice?
Nov 06, 2025
Recommendations for the Carney government's first budget
Aug 15, 2025
Other Budget News & Resources
Globe & Mail: Young Canadians are increasingly miserable. Government priorities show why
Apr 10, 2026
