Canadian Deficit
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More than half of Canadians think coronavirus deficit too big but split on election needVoters, including Liberals, say they want to see a plan to get back towards balanced budgets.CanadaSep 22, 2020
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Trudeau mum on whether throne speech will include any plan to tackle deficitThe federal deficit is forecast to hit $343 billion this year.CanadaSep 9, 2020
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Canada’s current deficit level will be ‘unsustainable’ within 1 to 2 years: PBOIf Liberals don't rein in spending, they must either raise taxes or cut services, warns the budget watchdog.CanadaSep 6, 2020
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Canada likely now has deficit of $260 billion due to coronavirus pandemic, PBO saysBudget officer Yves Giroux previously estimated the federal deficit at $252.1 billion this fiscal year on account of a sharp increase in spending on emergency aid and a subsequent drop in economic activity related to the COVID-19 pandemic.CanadaMay 26, 2020
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Finance Minister Morneau won’t draw red line on how far feds willing to push deficitLatest fiscal update showed the deficit is on track to deepen by billions of dollars.CanadaDec 22, 2019
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In fiscal outlook focused on uncertainty, Liberals still offer no plan back to balanced budgetsAnyone looking for a plan back to balanced budgets is likely to be disappointed with Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s 2018 fall fiscal outlook.CanadaNov 21, 2018
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Liberals really can’t take much credit for reduced deficits: expertsTuesday afternoon, the Liberals announced some good financial news; they will receive an extra $46.6 billion in revenue over the next five years.EconomyOct 24, 2017
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Liberals to announce smaller deficits amid Bill Morneau scandalBut despite the economy's surprisingly strong performance in early 2017, the government still isn't expected to provide a timeline to bring the federal books back to balance.CanadaOct 23, 2017
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Federal Budget 2016: No end in sight for Canadian deficitAccording to Tuesday's budget, the Liberals have no intention of balancing the budget anytime soon.CanadaMar 22, 2016
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