Archive - The Audit

When Municipal Policy Goes Off the Rails

It’s said that spending time in a meat processing plant reduces the likelihood that you’ll eat hot dogs any time soon.

2 hrs ago • David Clinton

Killing People for Their Organs

A recent National Post article highlights a New England Journal of Medicine paper on “death by organ donation”.

Aug 5 • David Clinton

When Governments Come Unstuck From Their People

It’s certainly true that governments in Canada are elected to govern.

Aug 2 • David Clinton

July 2026

Geo-locating Violent Crime in Canada

A recent report claimed that violent crime - not including murder rates - in Canada is actually worse than in the U.S.

Jul 29 • David Clinton

Should Government Be Propped Up by Sin Taxes?

Having a personal stake in something creates bias.

Jul 26 • David Clinton

Are Mental Health Policies Rational?

Science marches on.

Jul 22 • David Clinton

Is There Anything Wrong With Young Canadians?

Jul 19 • David Clinton

The Carney Government: a Progress Report

I recently wrote about how Mark Carney’s Liberal government has so far largely failed to honour its commitment to reduce the size of the federal civil…

Jul 15 • David Clinton

Is There Any Solution to the Old Age Security Problem?

According to the latest Treasury Board estimates, Old Age Security (OAS) payments will cost Canadians $67.8 billion dollars in the 2026-27 fiscal year.

Jul 12 • David Clinton

Is the Canada Media Fund Worth the Cost?

I’ve previously shown how CBC News programming - despite heavy public funding - is consumed by only a tiny share of television viewers and has a minimal…

Jul 8 • David Clinton

Is Mississippi Really Wealthier Than Every Canadian Province?

Nope. And it's not even close.

Jul 5 • David Clinton

Tracking Policy Outcomes: An Exercise in Deception

But things work differently at Veterans Affairs!

Jul 2 • David Clinton

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