Ottawa is spending nearly one-third more than it was in 2019 before the pandemic.
interest rates
October 21, 2022
3:40PM
Government borrowing crowds out private investment and lowers the economy’s productive potential.
August 25, 2022
9:52AM
With interest rates rising, it's all the more important for governments to carefully manage money.
April 21, 2022
9:19AM
Federal debt interest will cost a projected $42.9 billion in 2026/27.
April 13, 2022
9:47AM
Ramping up interest rates at this juncture places more of the burden of fighting inflation on consumers.
March 23, 2022
10:58AM
The move by governments worldwide to substantially reduce the use of carbon fuels will likely produce even slower productivity growth.
February 2, 2022
9:37AM
If the inflation rate remains relatively stable over time, suppliers should know when higher prices signal increased scarcity.
August 17, 2021
10:10AM
Governments around the world—including Canada—have injected an enormous amount of liquidity into the financial system.
January 27, 2021
9:11AM
A one percentage point increase in the effective interest rate would increase Ottawa's annual debt interest costs by $13.8 billion.