Between the early 1970s and the mid-1990s, the federal government ran a deficit every year.
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June 29, 2020
1:33PM
C.D. Howe op-ed cites no empirical evidence or research to substantiate its opinions.
June 25, 2020
2:25PM
In 2019, equalization represented 15.5 per cent of provincial revenue in Nova Scotia.
June 25, 2020
10:14AM
The province's net government debt may rise 17 per cent in 2020/21.
June 22, 2020
11:42AM
While the regulatory change is welcome news, significant reforms are still required to restore investor confidence.
June 19, 2020
9:41AM
Alberta became eligible for stabilization payments in 2015/16 and 2016/2017.
June 18, 2020
1:32PM
Budget include an additional $185 million in transfers from Ottawa.
June 15, 2020
3:17PM
Forecasts project a -5.1 per cent decline in the province's GDP.
June 15, 2020
10:41AM
Such implicit or explicit assumptions invariably lead to unintended consequences.
June 12, 2020
10:57AM
More than 8 million applicants successfully applied for the CERB.
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