In just six months, the government has increased its forecasted deficits by nearly 30 per cent.
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February 27, 2020
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May 16, 2016
10:47AM
As the saying goes, a moving target is hard to hit. That is why repeated shifts in the federal government’s deficit and debt goals over the past six months have been so concerning.
March 30, 2016
10:44AM
This year alone, spending is projected to increase by $20.5 billion, a 7.6 per cent jump.
March 23, 2016
1:45PM
For the most part, the government did not decide to reform or cut low-priority spending or ineffective programs.
March 22, 2016
2:50PM
Budget projects an increase in total federal debt of approximately $113 billion over the next five years.