COVID-19 Spending

• B.C. auditor highlights COVID-19 relief program risks, budget dispute with government

  British Columbia's auditor general says the audit raises concerns about the risk of fraud in several government COVID-19 relief initiatives.

  Economy

  Oct 26, 2021
  
• Trudeau tells Freeland new COVID-19 spending must avoid creating permanent programs

  In a mandate letter to his finance minister, Trudeau says she should use 'whatever fiscal firepower' is needed over the coming weeks and months until the economy improves.

  Canada

  Jan 15, 2021
  
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• Bill Kelly: COVID-19 spending is frightening, but necessary

  The costs of battling this pandemic are enormous, but the cost of not doing enough is worse, Bill Kelly says.

  Commentary

  Dec 1, 2020
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• More than half of Canadians think coronavirus deficit too big but split on election need

  Voters, including Liberals, say they want to see a plan to get back towards balanced budgets.

  Canada

  Sep 22, 2020
• From AC units to patio decor: 6 ways to upgrade your COVID-19 summer

  It's OK to use some money to improve your summer, says one financial planner — but you need a system to avoid overspending.

  Consumer

  May 30, 2020