Federal gross debt will reach a projected $2.1 trillion this year, nearly double the $1.1 trillion held in 2015/16.
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March 16, 2024
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In 2023/24, the province will spend roughly $1.1 billion on debt interest.
April 28, 2023
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Canada's gross government debt is equal to 111 per cent of the country's GDP.
August 3, 2022
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If interest rates exceed economic growth rates, debt becomes unstable.
May 25, 2022
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The Ontario government projects a $19.9 billion deficit this year and continued deficits until 2027-28.
May 6, 2022
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The expansion of the Canada Child Benefit was financed largely by borrowing.
January 20, 2021
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The Trudeau government will run a record budget deficit approaching $400 billion.
February 4, 2020
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