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Novembre 23, 2023 9:56AM

Federal government points to misleading debt rankings to justify debt explosion
Jake Fuss, Grady Munro
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Federal government points to misleading debt rankings to justify debt explosion

In reality, Canada’s government debt is high relative to other comparable countries.

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federal debt, economic update, federal deficits, debt interest, program spending
Avril 6, 2023 1:00AM

Canada’s Fiscal Policy Has Undermined Efforts to Tackle Inflation
Philip Cross
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Canada’s Fiscal Policy Has Undermined Efforts to Tackle Inflation
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inflation, inflation rate, interest rates, interest rate hike, program spending, debt accumulation, federal spending
Mars 18, 2023 8:00AM

Alberta government increased program spending by more than $10 billion

Tegan Hill, Ben Eisen
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Alberta government increased program spending by more than $10 billion

The government increased projected nominal program spending by $10.1 billion since the fiscal update last fall.

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alberta program spending, program spending, alberta finances, alberta government s
Octobre 21, 2022 3:40PM

The fiscal cost of debt-financed government spending
Bev Dahlby, Ergete Ferede
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The fiscal cost of debt-financed government spending

Government borrowing crowds out private investment and lowers the economy’s productive potential.

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debt-financing, interest rates, program spending, fiscal policies, budget deficit
Septembre 8, 2022 9:10AM

Transport top spending category for GTHA municipalities

Garreth Bloor, Nathaniel Li, Jason Clemens
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Transport top spending category for GTHA municipalities

In the region, on a per-person basis, Toronto spent the least on waste disposal, sewer systems and other environmental infrastructure.

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per-person spending, toronto economy, municipal spending, program spending
Août 18, 2022 1:15AM

Adjusting for the Canada Child Benefit's Tax-Free Status
Milagros Palacios, Jason Clemens, Steven Globerman
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CCB, canada child benefit, taxes, government spending, program spending
Mai 3, 2022 8:58AM

Scant support for Ottawa’s big plans—if they include tax hikes
Jake Fuss, Jason Clemens
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Scant support for Ottawa’s big plans—if they include tax hikes

When linked to a GST hike, support for a national prescription drug program falls from 79 per cent to 40 per cent.

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tax hikes, federal programs, program spending, federal spending, tax increases
Mai 2, 2022 3:56PM

High spending and more borrowing common theme across Canada

Jake Fuss, Tegan Hill, Alex Whalen
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High spending and more borrowing common theme across Canada

B.C.'s net debt will reach a forecasted $88.8 billion by 2024/25.

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program spending, provincial government spending, provincial budget, provincial debt
Octobre 19, 2021 1:00AM

Less Ottawa, More Province, 2021: How Decentralized Federalism is Key to Health Care Reform
Steve Lafleur, Nathaniel Li, Ben Eisen, Jason Clemens
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Less Ottawa, More Province, 2021
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canadian health care, welfare reform, program spending, canada health act, health-care costs
Septembre 17, 2021 3:00AM

Next prime minister should cut spending to help the poor
Matthew Lau
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Next prime minister should cut spending to help the poor

According to estimates, economic growth is maximized when government spending is about 26 per cent of GDP.

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government spending, program spending, size of government, economic growth