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Who was Barbara Mitchell?

Mars 23, 2020 1:05PM

Modern Monetary Theory, Part 1: What is it and why is it gaining currency in these volatile times?

Steven Globerman

What is Modern Monetary Theory and why is it gaining currency in these volatile times?

Providing income support to workers and businesses involves large increases in government expenditures.

Étiquettes:

employment, job loss, government deficit, modern monetary theory, MMT

Février 7, 2019 1:00AM

What Happens to the Federal Deficit if a Recession Occurs in 2019?

Milagros Palacios, Jake Fuss, Jason Clemens

What Happens to the Federal Deficit if a Recession Occurs in 2019?

Étiquettes:

recession, government debt, government deficit, federal government debt, federal government spending

Mars 23, 2017 8:54AM

Federal Budget 2017 proves the plan is failing

Niels Veldhuis, Jason Clemens

Since the Liberals’ first forecast in 2015, expected GDP for 2017 has dropped by $62 billion or $1,700 per Canadian.

Étiquettes:

canadian federal budget, federal budget, canadian economy, federal government debt, federal government spending, government deficit

Mars 23, 2017 8:40AM

Federal budget punts major decisions, continues policy of uncertainty

Charles Lammam, Jason Clemens

The Trump administration is negotiating tax reform that could make the U.S. much more attractive for investment and skilled workers.

Étiquettes:

federal budget, federal government debt, government deficit, deficit spending, canadian economy, capital gains tax

Novembre 15, 2016 3:38PM

Ottawa’s fiscal plan not really about growth-maximizing infrastructure

Charles Lammam, Hugh MacIntyre

Only a small portion of infrastructure spending will go towards building more efficient transportation corridors.

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federal government spending, government spending, government deficit, federal government budget, infrastructure spending, infrastructure

Août 25, 2014 6:00AM

Debt interest risks crowding out government spending on other priorities

Sean Speer, Charles Lammam, Milagros Palacios

Canadian headlines about government deficits and debt can be dizzying and hard for people to grasp. A few billion here and several billion there and the natural response is for one’s eyes to glaze over in despair. But the increasing government debt has tangible and immediate consequences that affect Canadian families today and into the future.

Étiquettes:

cost of government debt in canada, federal government spending, government deficit, interest payments, canadian economy