If the federal government reduced spending, it could help lower inflation and limit the increase in interest rates.
federal government debt
Juin 21, 2022
1:45PM
From 2019 to 2021, Canada had the second-highest increase in gross debt as a share of the economy out of 33 countries.
Juin 21, 2022
1:00AM
Juin 15, 2022
1:32PM
So-called "stimulus spending" displaces future private spending and reduces future economic growth.
Juin 3, 2022
11:02AM
In 2020, the federal expenditure share jumped to 40 per cent.
Mai 31, 2022
9:56AM
The federal government projects a budget deficit of $52.8 billion for 2022.
Mai 25, 2022
8:22AM
The Ontario government projects a $19.9 billion deficit this year and continued deficits until 2027-28.
Mai 6, 2022
3:00AM
The expansion of the Canada Child Benefit was financed largely by borrowing.
Avril 21, 2022
9:19AM
Federal debt interest will cost a projected $42.9 billion in 2026/27.