debt interest payments

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COVID-style deficits now completely misguided

The Ontario government projects a $19.9 billion deficit this year and continued deficits until 2027-28.


3:54PM
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Future generations of Canadians will pay for today’s deficit spending

The federal government projects a $52.8 billion budget deficit for 2022/23.


1:16PM
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Unexpected influx of revenue does not give provinces licence to spend

Other countries have built health-care systems that perform better than Canada’s at a comparable or lower cost.


10:06AM
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Debt interest burden highlights Newfoundland and Labrador fiscal crisis

At $2,055 per person, the province's government debt burden is the highest in Canada.


12:34PM
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Rising debt interest costs further threaten Alberta finances

By 2023/24, debt interest will consume 6.6 per cent of all provincial revenues.


10:27AM
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Alberta’s government debt interest costs continue to soar

According to budget forecasts, debt interest payments will reach $3.3 billion by 2023/24.