Archive - The Audit

What Construction Trends Tell Us About Canada's Strange Economy

Here’s a single data point that I think can give us a useful insight into the larger state of our economy.

Mar 25 • David Clinton

Are Parliamentary Committees Underachieving?

We can be forgiven for assuming that the Canadian government exists to spit out legislation that’s poorly planned, overtly political, and often legally…

Mar 22 • David Clinton

What's Holding Up New Long Term Care Beds?

Stop blaming staffing shortages

Mar 18 • David Clinton

Are Undecideds the Largest Power Base in Canadian Politics?

Voter apathy isn’t a new thing.

Mar 15 • David Clinton

Plugging Annoying Immigration Leaks

The government is finally addressing the problems, but some things aren't going away

Mar 11 • David Clinton

What Do Canadians Get from Massive Public Child Care Spending?

Depending on how you look at it, the four largest federal government spending items will, together, total around $150 billion in the 2026-27 fiscal…

Mar 8 • David Clinton

Canada's Federal Government Generates Disinformation at Scale

And I've got the receipts

Mar 4 • David Clinton

How Many Canadians Actually Consume CBC's Digital Content?

What if it wasn't just broadcast services that were being ignored?

Mar 1 • David Clinton

February 2026

Are Canada's Street Protests Out of Control?

If you’ve lived in or traveled through an urban area and/or university campus over the past few years, then you’ve probably experienced the consequences…

Feb 25 • David Clinton

How Much Wealth Can a Canadian Charity Hold?

There’s a lot hanging on the way you manage a Canadian registered charity.

Feb 22 • David Clinton

Is Canada Ready for the Great AI Disruption?

Feb 18 • David Clinton

How Canadian Governments Promote Online Sports Gambling

...But can't be bothered to control dangerous addictive platforms

Feb 15 • David Clinton

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