The federal government plans to run a $39.8 billion deficit in 2024/25.
government finances
Mars 22, 2022
1:57PM
The NDP election platform called for per-person spending to reach $11,446 in 2022/23.
Novembre 19, 2021
9:46AM
The federal debt has eclipsed$1 trillion, with budget deficits projected for years to come.
Août 26, 2019
4:00PM
Federal program spending (per person) hit an estimated $8,869 in 2018, the highest level in Canadian history.
Juillet 17, 2017
12:14PM
During its first full year in power, the Trudeau government increased spending by a whopping 7.4 per cent.
Juin 17, 2012
2:00AM
From the federal government to provincial governments, the tendency to hide information taxpayers have bought and paid for seems all too common. Regardless of the party label, few governments give up information that is potentially embarrassing without a fight.