Deficit

• Budget will show steep rise in deficit, debt-to-GDP no longer falling: PBO

  The office's updated fiscal and economic outlook offers parliamentarians a baseline estimate of the state of federal finances heading into the Liberals' fall budget on Nov. 4.

  Canada

  Sep 25, 2025
  
• Ottawa has a ‘deficit issue that has to be dealt with,’ Liberal says

  The federal government says it expects to deal with a 'substantial' deficit as it returns, and plans to put forward proposals for potential changes to criminal laws.

  Politics

  Sep 15, 2025
  
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• Ottawa’s federal deficit came in at $3.3B for earlier this year, data shows

  The federal government saw a deficit of $3.3 billion in the first three months of the fiscal year, from April through June of 2025, according to the Finance Department.

  Economy

  Aug 29, 2025
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• New Brunswick deficit forecast rises by almost 22 per cent to $668.7 million

  The New Brunswick government is revising its budget deficit upward by almost 22 per cent, adding that "unstable trade conditions" and poor weather are part of the issue.

  Politics

  Aug 19, 2025
• Is now the time to overhaul Canada’s Old Age Security? Why some urge yes

  A 'think and change tank' is recommending the federal government overhaul its Old Age Security program, saying it could unlock billions in savings that could benefit those in need.

  Economy

  Aug 13, 2025
• Provinces’ deficits could shrink in coming years despite trade war: report

  Most provinces have put up contingency funds in this year's budgets to support workers and critical industries through the tariff dispute.

  Canada

  Jul 29, 2025
• B.C.’s projected deficit grows again to $9.4 billion in latest fiscal update

  The forecasted deficit for 2024-2025 has grown by $429 million from the $8.9 billion estimated in the last fiscal update in September, mainly due to lower revenues.

  Economy

  Dec 17, 2024
• ‘Wake-up call’: Business Council of B.C. says provincial deficit unsustainable

  B.C.'s latest fiscal update forecasts an $8.9 billion deficit for 2024, the province's largest ever and something the Business Council of B.C. says is unsustainable.

  Politics

  Nov 20, 2024
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• Keeping up with Winnipeg infrastructure: A struggle between growth and efficiency

  The City of Winnipeg is dealing with ongoing infrastructure challenges as the city continues to grow and infrastructure to support it continues to age.

  Canada

  May 2, 2024
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• Manitoba projects deficit close to $2B, government launches health-care audits

  The Manitoba government issued a new, higher deficit projection Friday and announced financial audits of health authorities to crack down on what it called overspending.

  Politics

  Mar 22, 2024