Editor's Notes

The Fraser Institute has always been firmly non-political. It does not support any political party, nor engage in any lobbying activity. This does not mean, however, that it is not concerned with the outcome of policy decisions made by politicians. Far from it. The main aim of the research and publications program of The Fraser Institute is to offer sensible economic policies to all Canadians, whatever their political affiliations.

Because the Institute always wants to maintain its non-political stance, it rarely accepts for publication articles by sitting politicians. In the case of this issue of Forum, however, we have made an exception. The Honourable Ernie Eves, Q.C., Ontario's Finance Minister, is in charge of carrying out one of Premier Mike Harris' most well-known election promises -to cut personal income taxes. The point of the tax cut is to stimulate the province's economy and promote job growth. Some critics are questioning this strategy. They want no tax cuts at least until the deficit is under control.

This issue's feature article gives you Ernie Eves' rationale for the cuts so that you can ponder the issue, and decide for yourselves whether you think he and the Harris government are on the right track with this innovative policy.

This Issue's Authors

Brian April is Director of Development at The Fraser Institute. He has a Ph.D. in Modern History from the University of Cambridge.

Jason Clemens worked as a Fraser Institute student intern in the summer of 1996. He is currently completing an MBA at the University of Windsor.

Ted Dixon helps co-ordinate The Fraser Institute Survey of Senior Investment Managers. He currently works at World Invest International.

Joel Emes has his Masters in Economics from Simon Fraser University. He is a research economist at The Fraser Institute.

Ernie Eves, Q.C., is Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance of the Province of Ontario.

William McArthur, M.D., is a Visiting Fellow in Health Policy at The Fraser Institute. He is a practising physician in Vancouver, and was B.C.'s first Chief Coroner.

Kristin McCahon is Director of Publication Production at The Fraser Institute. She has an M.A. in English Literature from the University of B.C.

Fazil Mihlar is Policy Analyst at The Fraser Institute. He received his M.A. in Public Administration from Carleton University.

Lydia Miljan is Director of the National Media Archive, a division of The Fraser Institute. She earned an M.A. in Communications from the University of Calgary. She researches and writes On Balance.

Kate Morrison is Co-ordinator of the National Media Archive. She has a B.A. (Hons) in Economics and Communications from Simon Fraser University.

Filip Palda is Professor at l'École Nationale d'Administration Publique in Montreal, and Senior Fellow of The Fraser Institute. He received his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Chicago.

Cynthia Ramsay is Health Economist at The Fraser Institute. She has her M.A. in Economics from Simon Fraser University.

John Robson is a freelance writer based in Ontario. He has a Ph.D. in History from the University of Texas at Austin. He has written several Critical Issues Bulletins and many articles in Fraser Forum.

Chris Sarlo teaches economics at Nipissing University in North Bay, Ontario. He is the author of Poverty in Canada, published by The Fraser Institute.

Karen Selick practices law in Belleville, Ontario, and is a columnist for Canadian Lawyer. You can reach her at kselick@connect.reach.net.

Michael Walker is Executive Director of The Fraser Institute. He received his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Western Ontario. He has written, edited, or co-authored dozens of Fraser Institute publications.

Mark Weller is the Manager of Information Systems at The Fraser Institute. He has a B.A. in International Relations from the University of B.C.

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