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Avril 29, 2024 2:30AM

Federal government’s fiscal record—one for the history books

Jake Fuss, Grady Munro
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Federal government’s fiscal record—one for the history books

The size of the federal government has expanded by more than one quarter in a decade.

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federal government debt, federal debt, federal spending, federal finances, federal budget
Avril 27, 2024 4:30AM

Irresponsible fiscal management—the main theme of government budgets in 2024
Jake Fuss, Tegan Hill, Alex Whalen
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Irresponsible fiscal management—the main theme of government budgets in 2024

Only two provinces plan to run budget surpluses this year.

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fiscal management, federal budget, federal government budget, balanced budget
Avril 24, 2024 12:30PM

Municipal dollars in Ontario—where did the money go?
Livio Di Matteo
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Municipal dollars in Ontario—where did the money go?

Municipal government spending in the province has grown 2.5 times faster than general inflation and two times faster than population.

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municipal spending, ontario government spending, ontario budget, municipal government spending
Avril 16, 2024 3:01PM

Federal budget’s scale of spending and debt reveal a government lacking self-control

Jake Fuss, Grady Munro
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Federal budget’s scale of spending and debt reveal a government lacking self-control

In 2024/25, federal program spending will reach a projected $483.6 billion—up $16.1 billion from the previous budget’s estimates.

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federal spending, federal budget, federal government budget, federal finances, federal government spending
Avril 8, 2024 2:30AM

It’s time for an honest conversation about the costs of new federal programs
Jake Fuss, Grady Munro
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It’s time for an honest conversation about the costs of new federal programs

Support for government-funded pharmacare, dental care and daycare plummeted to well below 50 per cent if the programs are paid for by tax hikes.

Étiquettes:
program spending, federal programs, federal spending, federal budget, federal government budget
Avril 5, 2024 4:30AM

Growing the government won’t help Canada’s economy
Jake Fuss, Grady Munro, Alex Whalen
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Growing the government won’t help Canada’s economy

The Trudeau government has recorded the five-highest years of federal spending in Canadian history.

Étiquettes:
government sector, government workers, public sector, public-sector, size of government, optimal size of government
Mars 30, 2024 5:00AM

Canada’s federal government disregards its own fiscal rules—unlike Sweden
Grady Munro, Jake Fuss
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Canada’s federal government disregards its own fiscal rules—unlike Sweden

Rather than adopt the discipline necessary to get back on track, Ottawa simply moves the goalposts.

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sweden, government spending, debt and deficit
Mars 29, 2024 5:00AM

Alberta and B.C. budgets represent two different approaches to government finances
Grady Munro, Tegan Hill
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Alberta and B.C. budgets represent two different approaches to government finances

According to projections, government debt interest will cost nearly $1,000 per British Columbian by 2026/27.

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alberta bud, bc budget, alberta government spending, bc government spending, debt and deficit
Mars 29, 2024 3:30AM

Federal government should listen to Canadians and restrain spending in upcoming budget
Grady Munro, Jake Fuss
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Federal government should listen to Canadians and restrain spending in upcoming budget

In 2023/24, interest costs on federal government debt will reach a projected $46.5 billion.

Étiquettes:
federal budget, federal government budget, federal spending, federal finances
Mars 26, 2024 2:30AM

Balanced budget within reach—if Ottawa restrains spending

Jake Fuss, Grady Munro
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Balance budget within reach—if Ottawa restrains spending

Since 2014/15, annual federal program spending has increased by $193.6 billion—or 75.5 per cent.

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federal budget, budget balance, federal government budget, federal government spending, federal spending

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