This $51 billion increase in spending represents total growth of 20.1 per cent in just three years.
deficit spending
December 21, 2017
5:30AM
Prime Minister Trudeau is on track to increase per-person federal debt more than any other prime minister in Canadian history who didn’t face a world war or economic recession.
June 30, 2017
12:29PM
The NDP-Green tax changes, if fully implemented, will increase the tax burden for the average British Columbian family by $594.
May 26, 2017
9:19AM
The federal government plans to spend $8,337 (per person) this fiscal year.
March 23, 2017
8:40AM
The Trump administration is negotiating tax reform that could make the U.S. much more attractive for investment and skilled workers.
March 22, 2017
4:13PM
The Alberta government forecasts an 11 per cent increase in spending.
March 22, 2017
2:33PM
Tax uncertainty impedes decisions by entrepreneurs and investors.
March 20, 2017
3:00AM
The lowest interest rates since the 1960s have led governments to believe that they can run deficits and still be fiscally responsible.
March 15, 2017
10:10AM
The Chretien Consensus includes prudent spending, balanced budgets, declining debt and competitive taxes.
March 1, 2017
3:00AM
By 2022, the Trudeau government will have accumulated approximately $130 billion in deficits.