Government borrowing crowds out private investment and lowers the economy’s productive potential.
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September 8, 2022
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In the region, on a per-person basis, Toronto spent the least on waste disposal, sewer systems and other environmental infrastructure.
May 3, 2022
8:58AM
When linked to a GST hike, support for a national prescription drug program falls from 79 per cent to 40 per cent.
May 2, 2022
3:56PM
B.C.'s net debt will reach a forecasted $88.8 billion by 2024/25.
October 19, 2021
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September 17, 2021
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According to estimates, economic growth is maximized when government spending is about 26 per cent of GDP.
April 20, 2021
10:29PM
Program spending is projected to increase from pre-pandemic levels by 15.2 per cent in 2021/22.
October 23, 2020
11:45AM
The federal debt will reach nearly 70 per cent of GDP by 2050.
April 3, 2020
10:12AM
Governments can find themselves at a new baseline spending level far in excess of revenues.