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1. The evolution of federal debt interest costs in Canada

   The federal government has seemingly ditched the debt-averse approach that largely prevailed in Ottawa since the mid-1980s. ...

2. With the federal budget looming, Canadian economy faces troubled waters—partially self-imposed

   Appeared in the Winnipeg Free Press, March 22, 2016 As the federal budget nears, there’s no question the Canadian economy is not firing on all cylinders. The global economic slowdown coupled with depressed commodity prices is posing real challenges for ...

3. Growing government debt could endanger future prosperity in Canada

   Appeared in the Winnipeg Free Press January 16, 2016 In the coming months, the federal and provincial governments will release their annual budgets, unveiling their future tax and spending plans. Hopefully they use this opportunity to address a recent ...

4. The cost of government debt in Canada

   Appeared in the Globe and Mail, January 12, 2016 As a new year begins and Canadian governments prepare their budgets, it’s a good time to reflect on the state of government indebtedness in the country. Unfortunately, it’s not a pretty picture. Governments ...