The new federal Liberal government will table its first budget next week, with media reports suggesting a deficit triple the amount promised during the election campaign.

The TD forecast shows a persistent federal deficit of approximately $30 billion a year for the foreseeable future.

Policies that are uncompetitive and increase the time, costs, and risks associated with exploration could discourage investment in exploration.

In remote areas in Canada, the cost of providing Internet service that meets the CTRC’s basic service objectives exceeds the price customers pay.