Eliminating the entire equalization program this year would reduce the federal deficit by only 5.4 per cent.
federal finances
Décembre 3, 2020
3:45PM
This year's federal budget deficit will reach an estimated $381.6 billion.
Décembre 2, 2020
10:43AM
Up to $22.3 billion of income stabilization spending was likely wasted or poorly targeted.
Novembre 30, 2020
5:38PM
Per-person federal government program spending will reach an estimated $16,350 in 2020.
Novembre 27, 2020
6:21PM
This government has not released a long-term forecast of spending, taxation and borrowing since 2018.
Novembre 25, 2020
10:58AM
Between fiscal years 2014/15 and 2018/19, Alberta’s net contribution to Confederation was $94.9 billion.
Octobre 23, 2020
11:45AM
The federal debt will reach nearly 70 per cent of GDP by 2050.
Octobre 6, 2020
12:30PM
Running upwards of a $400 billion deficit for the duration of the pandemic is fiscally irresponsible.
Août 28, 2020
3:38PM
It’s been almost 20 years since the U.S. federal government balanced its budget.