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Janvier 10, 2023 1:00AM

The Growing Debt Burden for Canadians: 2023 Edition
Jake Fuss
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The Growing Debt Burden for Canadians: 2023 Edition
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debt burden, debt burdens, debt interest, debt interest payments, federal debt, debt-to-GDP-ratio, debt to GDP ratio, debt payment
Novembre 16, 2022 7:48AM

Ottawa can help tame inflation—here’s how

Jock Finlayson
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Ottawa can help tame inflation—here’s how

The federal government continues to run and plan for substantial budget deficits.

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federal spending, federal government spending, federal debt
Novembre 3, 2022 4:24PM

Federal deficit is down, but this has little to do with Trudeau’s policies
Jake Fuss
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At every opportunity, the government has spent unexpected revenue windfalls.

At every opportunity, the government has spent unexpected revenue windfalls.

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fiscal update, federal debt, federal deficits, government spending
Novembre 3, 2022 9:52AM

Prime minister's ‘fiscally responsible’ track record is pure fantasy

Jake Fuss
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Prime minister’s ‘fiscally responsible’ track record is pure fantasy

Between 2015 and 2019, Ottawa ran five consecutive deficits, causing federal debt to rise by $112 billion.

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prime minister, canadian fiscal policies, federal budget, federal debt, federal government budget
Août 11, 2022 10:43AM

Government spending—there’s no such thing as a free lunch
Jason Clemens, Jake Fuss
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Government spending—there’s no such thing as a free lunch

According to projections, the federal debt will reach nearly $2 trillion in 2026-27.

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federal budget, federal debt, federal government debt, federal government spending, federal spending
Août 3, 2022 8:55AM

Government debt accumulation—learning painful lessons, again
Jake Fuss, Alex Whalen
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Government debt accumulation—learning painful lessons, again

If interest rates exceed economic growth rates, debt becomes unstable.

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government debt, debt accumulation, federal government debt, provincial government debt, federal debt
Juillet 25, 2022 3:49PM

Don’t blame COVID for Ottawa’s record-high debt levels

Evin Ryan, Jake Fuss
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Don’t blame COVID for Ottawa’s record-high debt levels

This year's federal per-person debt level is more than 25 per cent higher than in 2019.

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federal debt, personal income tax, per-person debt, federal government debt
Juillet 14, 2022 1:00AM

Examining Federal Debt in Canada by Prime Ministers Since Confederation, 2022
Jake Fuss, Evin Ryan
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Examining Federal Debt in Canada by Prime Ministers Since Confederation, 2022
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federal government debt, federal debt, prime minister, government debt, federal fiscal history, federal government spending
Juillet 7, 2022 1:00AM

The Fiscal Costs of Debt-Financed Government Spending
Bev Dahlby, Ergete Ferede, Jake Fuss
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The Fiscal Costs of Debt-Financed Government Spending
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debt financing, debt-financing, federal government debt, federal finances, federal debt
Juillet 4, 2022 7:00AM

Government debt and inflation—Ottawa continues to mislead

Jake Fuss
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Government debt and inflation—Ottawa continues to mislead

If the federal government reduced spending, it could help lower inflation and limit the increase in interest rates.

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federal debt, federal government debt, federal budget, budget balance, federal government budget, federal spending