Between 2024/25 and 2027/28, the federal government has increased projected spending by $30.7 billion more than previously forecasted.
interest rates
December 6, 2023
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October 25, 2023
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Annual inflation peaked at 8.1 per cent in June 2022, well above the bank’s 2 per cent target.
July 18, 2023
1:10PM
Even after inflation is brought to heel, Canadians should not expect interest rates to return to pre-pandemic levels.
June 7, 2023
9:10AM
Rising interest rates will put additional pressure on federal finances.
April 25, 2023
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Central Bank Forays Into Unconventional Monetary Policies: Explanation, Assessment, and Implications
March 30, 2023
10:26AM
By 2028, the federal government will add a projected $131.8 billion in debt.
October 27, 2022
2:31PM
Ottawa is spending nearly one-third more than it was in 2019 before the pandemic.
October 21, 2022
3:40PM
Government borrowing crowds out private investment and lowers the economy’s productive potential.