Mr. Veldhuis is the Director of fiscal studies and a Senior Economist at the Fraser Institute. Since joining the Institute in 2002, he has authored or co-authored 4 books and 34 comprehensive studies on a wide range of topics including: taxation, productivity, entrepreneurship, labour markets, and government performance.
He has written over 125 articles, which have appeared in over 50 newspapers including The National Post, The Globe and Mail, and Wall Street Journal. He appears regularly on radio and television programs across the country and has appeared as an expert witness before committees of both the House of Commons and the Senate.
He holds a Bachelor's in business administration, with joint majors in business and economics, and a Master's in economics from Simon Fraser University.