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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.


1:45PM
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Canada’s economy underperformed during COVID—despite massive debt accumulation

From 2019 to 2021, Canada had the second-highest increase in gross debt as a share of the economy out of 33 countries.


1:32PM
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Ottawa’s unnecessary deficit-spending hurts economic growth

So-called "stimulus spending" displaces future private spending and reduces future economic growth.


11:02AM
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Ottawa expanding its share of government spending in Canada

In 2020, the federal expenditure share jumped to 40 per cent.


9:56AM
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Deficits come with costs—especially for future generations

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


8:22AM
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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.