In reality, Canada’s government debt is high relative to other comparable countries.
federal debt
November 23, 2023
9:56AM
November 17, 2023
3:00AM
Since 2014/15, federal government debt interest costs have nearly doubled.
November 9, 2023
12:00PM
By the end of this fiscal year, the federal government will have racked up $591.9 billion in debt since 2015.
September 14, 2023
1:00AM
June 13, 2023
9:49AM
According to forecasts, Ottawa's annual debt interest costs will eclipse $50 billion by 2028.
June 8, 2023
2:30AM
According to forecasts, the federal deficit will eclipse $40 billion this year.
June 7, 2023
9:10AM
Rising interest rates will put additional pressure on federal finances.
May 9, 2023
1:42PM
Federal debt interest costs will reach a forecasted $43.9 billion in 2023/24.
April 28, 2023
1:00PM
Canada's gross government debt is equal to 111 per cent of the country's GDP.
March 30, 2023
10:26AM
By 2028, the federal government will add a projected $131.8 billion in debt.