Bill Morneau Economic Update

• Morneau’s fiscal update shows Canada’s deficit increased by billions for next 2 years

  The figures released this morning show that the Liberals' projected deficit of $19.8 billion for the 12-month period that ends in March is now slated to actually be $26.6 billion.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2019
  
• Federal Liberals say opposition to infrastructure bank is short-sighted

  One of the architects of the Liberals' proposed infrastructure bank says opposition to the idea is short-sighted, stupid and irresponsible.

  Canada

  Nov 17, 2016
  
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• Ask Liberals about a plan to balance the books, budget watchdog says

  Canada’s budget watchdog is urging MPs and Senators to push Justin Trudeau's Liberal government for more information on when and how it plans to balance the budget.

  Politics

  Nov 14, 2016
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• Major budget decisions must grow economy: Finance Minister Bill Morneau

  Any new spending measures being pitched for the federal budget will have to demonstrate potential to help grow the economy if they expect to find favour with the Liberal government, Canada's finance minister says.

  Canada

  Nov 3, 2016
• Who said what? Politicians, bankers and advocates weigh in on fall economic update

  Lots of people had lots to say about the deficits, spending and policies revealed in the Liberal economic update. Here are some of the criticisms and compliments.

  Canada

  Nov 2, 2016
• Liberals announce Canada infrastructure bank: what is it and how does it work?

  Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced the creation of a Canada infrastructure bank to help fund major construction projects across the country.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2016
• New Liberal immigration plan seeks to woo overseas talent into moving to Canada

  The Liberals are proposing an immigration plan they say will help Canadian businesses attract international talent.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2016
• Crumbling roads: 33% of Canadians satisfied with national infrastructure, Ipsos poll finds

  Just one third of Canadians say they are ‘satisfied’ with the national infrastructure, according to new Ipsos poll.

  Canada

  Oct 31, 2016