~BW Uzelman
Canada’s national debt, according to the Business Council of Canada, has more than doubled over the last three years. This is due largely to temporary supports for the population launched during the pandemic. The ongoing numbers, however, remain concerning.
The Parliamentary Budget Office, in its October 2023 report, projects that the deficit will increase from $38.7 billion in 2022-23 to $46.5
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