Fall Economic Statement 2022

Some Government Spending Items Will be Cut if There’s ‘Less Fiscal Room’ in 2023, Freeland Says

Some federal government spending items outlined in this year's budget and the 2022 Fall Economic Statement could be cut if economic pressures bring about "less fiscal room," says Finance Minister ...

January 25, 2023BY Peter Wilson

Eliminating Interest on Federal Student Loans Could Cost More Than Initial $2.7 Billion Price Tag: Report

A recent measure eliminating the interest on federal student and apprentice loans could cost more than the $2.7 ...

December 23, 2022BY Peter Wilson

Repealing Federal Student Loan Interest Will Cost Over $550 Million Annually

Repealing federal student loan interest will cost over $550 million every year for as long as Ottawa's plan ...

November 23, 2022BY Peter Wilson

Workers Benefit to Cost More Than Double at $4 Billion Due to Ineligible Payments, Says PBO

The government's increased Canada workers benefit (CWB) is set to cost more than double at about $4 billion, ...

November 16, 2022BY Peter Wilson

Freeland Warns of Recession, Sees Potential Return to Black for Feds’ Books

OTTAWA—The government’s Fall Economic Statement (FES) on Nov. 3 announced $30 billion in more spending, yet despite warning ...

November 3, 2022BY Rahul Vaidyanath