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Trudeau’s record-high spending hasn’t translated into strong economic growth
During the Trudeau period, business investment actually declined by 0.2 per cent. ...
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New federal government can't continue debt binge
The new Liberal minority government should develop a credible plan to balance the budget and stop debt accumulation. ...
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Federal debt accumulation will disproportionately burden younger Canadians
Over a two-year span, Ottawa is expected to add more than $500 billion in federal debt. ...
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The Lifetime Tax Burden for Canadians from Federal Debt Accumulation
Federal debt has risen substantially during the COVID-19 pandemic and is projected to continue rising for the foreseeable future. Large deficits come with costs and Canadians will have to pay for our borrowing today through additional taxation ...
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Trudeau government spending large on Canada’s credit card
Federal program spending in 2021/22 is $54.4 billion higher than planned in November 2020. ...
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Federal ‘stimulus’ spending will likely arrive late with minimal benefits
The government says $101 billion in stimulus spending is required for “sustained economic recovery.” ...
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Interest on federal debt—a growing problem
Interest payments on the federal debt are expected to equal $20.2 billion in 2020/21. ...
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Canadians pay the price for mounting government debt
Ontario will spend an estimated $13 billion on government debt interest costs in 2020/21. ...
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Federal and provincial government debt mounting quickly in Canada
Due to persistent budget deficits in the decade following the 2008 recession and, more recently, the economic effects of COVID-19, government debt is rising rapidly across Canada. Hence, as budget season looms, it’s especially important ...
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Throne speech brings bigger government, more fiscal challenges
In today’s throne speech, the Trudeau government announced substantial new spending commitments, marking a new vision for Canada, which includes increasing the size and role of government. Unfortunately, more spending and bigger ...