Canada has taken first place in the 2021 Best Countries Report, an analytical study conducted by U.S. News & World Report. This is the first time Canada has claimed the top spot in the yearly ranking, having spent several years in the second and third positions. 1/3
Highlighted in the 2021 report is that Canada ranked first in sub-rankings, including quality of life and social purpose, meaning that it is seen as “a stable and safe society in which individuals [and business] can develop and prosper, and is open, fair and equitable.” 2/3
The 2021 report evaluated 79 nations worldwide using 76 different attributes and considers how countries are perceived, economics, military presence, quality of life and quality of education. 3/3 Canada takes 1st place in #2021BestCountriesReport investontario.ca/spotlights/can…
Two new attributes were added to 2021's evaluation. Perceived agility carries the most weight in this year’s evaluation, as the strongest factor for per capita GDP variations & highlighting the importance of a nation’s perception as adaptable, progressive and responsive.
According to the report, Canada is globally perceived as one of the most socially just nations, placing a high value on racial and gender equality, human rights and racial and ethnic diversity.
1/2 The brains of conservatives & liberals are wired differently. Interacting with others in a diverse society like ours is mentally challenging & cognitively draining for conservatives. They're black & white thinkers so interacting with people they don't identify with makes them
2/2 fearful & anxious, particularly about taxes. #Rightwingers negate the value of other Canadians: stop being poor, stop being disabled, stop being elderly, stop being non-white, stop being non-Christian, stop being non-cisgender, stop needing housing, etc. Just stop being.
1/2 Canada has a very long way to go to address many wrongs, reconcile and make adjustments on many levels but we are on our way. As leaders in a world where #democracy is under attack by #farrightextremists, we have a responsibility to focus on never giving up on being
2/2 an inclusive and progressive democracy ie. "a social or political movement that aims to represent the interests of ordinary people through political change and the support of government actions".
1/3 International research shows a strong relationship between happiness/well-being/life satisfaction and rising real incomes. Yes, there are other influences on life satisfaction other dimensions of the good society cont'd
2/3 but as that great modern philosopher Kanye West put it succinctly, “Having money isn’t everything. Not having it is.” 
3/3 Rhetoric vs. Results: Shaping Policy to Benefit Canada’s Middle Class By PPF Fellow Don Wright
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Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, announced an agreement reached by the Liberal Party of Canada and the New Democratic Party in Parliament, Delivering for Canadians Now, A #SupplyandConfidenceAgreement. pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-r…
The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, will present Budget 2022 in the House of Commons on April 7 at approximately 4:00 PM (edt). cont'd
The vote on the budget — while typically in minority Parliaments is considered a test of the confidence the House of Commons has in the governing party — is expected to pass given the New Democrats have already committed their support. cont'd
The Department of Finance will hold an embargoed reading for media restricted to media representatives who are accredited through the Parliamentary Press Gallery and experts invited by media outlets. canada.ca/en/department-…
KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. Explore 5 key policy considerations for the upcoming Federal Budget 2022. Returning to work, strengthening the healthcare system, Tax insights, etc. home.kpmg/ca/en/home/ins…
It's important not to let the fact that the Liberal Govt launched budget consultations January 31, 2022, to hear from Canadians. All Canadians were invited to make submissions and share their ideas at LetsTalkBudget2022.ca, which was available until February 25, 2022.
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