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Bank of Canada must stay aggressive to tame inflation

Ottawa is spending nearly one-third more than it was in 2019 before the pandemic.


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The fiscal cost of debt-financed government spending

Government borrowing crowds out private investment and lowers the economy’s productive potential.


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New Brunswick government should reduce spending to solidify provincial finances

With interest rates rising, it's all the more important for governments to carefully manage money.


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Bank of Canada rate hike may be too little too late

Ramping up interest rates at this juncture places more of the burden of fighting inflation on consumers.


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Canada faces perfect inflation storm

The move by governments worldwide to substantially reduce the use of carbon fuels will likely produce even slower productivity growth.