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  1. 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. ...

  2. 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. ...

  3. 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. ...

  4. 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 ...

  5. 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. ...

  6. Federal ‘stimulus’ spending will likely arrive late with minimal benefits

    The government says $101 billion in stimulus spending is required for “sustained economic recovery.” ...

  7. Interest on federal debt—a growing problem

    Interest payments on the federal debt are expected to equal $20.2 billion in 2020/21. ...

  8. Canadians pay the price for mounting government debt

    Ontario will spend an estimated $13 billion on government debt interest costs in 2020/21. ...

  9. 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 ...

  10. 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 ...