All Provinces Fall to Bottom Half in North American Economic Freedom Rankings: Report

The trajectory of economic freedom in Canada could lead to weakness in economic growth and prosperity in the future, says one of the co-authors.

The CN Tower and Union Station are seen in the financial district in Toronto on Sept. 8, 2023. The Canadian Press/Andrew Lahodynskyj

Canada’s trend toward greater restrictions on economic freedom could lead to a weakened economy in the future, a new report warns.

In the annual North American rankings report released by the Fraser Institute on Nov. 9, every province ranks in the bottom half of North American jurisdictions for the first time.