John Lester
CanadaeconomistMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%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, fellow in residence, C.D. Howe Institute, suggests that lower taxes on business investment will boost productivity in Canada.
Canada’s tax system needs an overhaul. Here are 11 big ideas to make it happenThe Globe and Mail·Canada· 2026-09-25
Canada· 2026-09-25
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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