Living standards in Canada are lower than they were five years ago.
federal government debt
October 16, 2024
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September 25, 2024
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Federal gross debt will reach a projected $2.1 trillion this year, nearly double the $1.1 trillion held in 2015/16.
September 8, 2024
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Since 2015, federal spending has increased by more than 76 per cent.
August 23, 2024
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In 2024, federal debt interest costs are expected to eclipse $54 billion.
April 29, 2024
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The size of the federal government has expanded by more than one quarter in a decade.
March 18, 2024
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These deficits have fuelled an $867.2 billion increase in gross federal debt from 2014/15 to 2022/23.
March 2, 2024
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The inability to control spending remains the primary reason for Ottawa's string of deficits.
February 12, 2024
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According to government projections, federal debt interest costs in 2023/24 will reach $46.5 billion.