John Lester
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John Lester is an economist known for his research and analysis on public policy and government spending, particularly regarding subsidies and Crown corporations in Canada.
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John Lester is a fellow-in-residence at the C.D. Howe Institute.
Ottawa’s spending cuts are a good start. But there’s more fat to be trimmedThe Globe and Mail·
Canada· 2025-11-12
Canada· 2025-11-12
John Lester is a fellow-in-residence at the C.D. Howe Institute who commented on the Carney government's spending review.
On fiscal policy, Carney is as clear as mudThe Globe and Mail·Canada· 2025-08-21
Canada· 2025-08-21
John Lester estimates subsidies to business at the federal level alone now total in excess of $40-billion annually.
It’s time to rein in Canada’s runaway Crown corporationsThe Globe and Mail·Canada· 2025-06-07
Canada· 2025-06-07Also mentioned
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