The federal debt has grown from $1.2 trillion in 2014 to $1.9 trillion in 2021—an increase of 51 per cent.
federal spending
Juillet 4, 2022
7:00AM
If the federal government reduced spending, it could help lower inflation and limit the increase in interest rates.
Juin 3, 2022
11:02AM
In 2020, the federal expenditure share jumped to 40 per cent.
Mai 12, 2022
10:52AM
Residents in all provinces already pay more than $550 per person annually on government debt interest.
Mai 6, 2022
3:00AM
The expansion of the Canada Child Benefit was financed largely by borrowing.
Mai 3, 2022
8:58AM
When linked to a GST hike, support for a national prescription drug program falls from 79 per cent to 40 per cent.
Avril 13, 2022
11:27AM
According to the PBO, 60 per cent of households in Alberta, Ontario, Saskatchewan and Manitoba will pay more in carbon taxes than what they receive in rebates.
Avril 12, 2022
11:42AM
The projected federal deficit in 2022-23 is 34 per cent higher than the deficit in 2019-20.
Avril 4, 2022
3:30AM
A lack of fiscal prudence left Canada vulnerable when the pandemic hit.