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Fiscal update has deficit lower than expected but Covid-19 spending still dominates Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Fiscal update has deficit lower than expected but Covid-19 spending still dominates

New tax revenues give the government $38.5 billion in extra spending room

By The Canadian Press |December 14, 2021

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Liberals under pressure to balance competing asks in economic update

The government could provide details on tax proposals for luxury vehicles and foreign-owned vacant homes

By Jordan Press, The Canadian Press |December 13, 2021

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Freeland raises concerns about omicron in push for MPs to quickly pass aid bill Freeland raises concerns about omicron in push for MPs to quickly pass aid bill

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Freeland raises concerns about omicron in push for MPs to quickly pass aid bill

A PBO report said extending wage subsidies will push the overall price for the program to almost $106.7 billion

By Jordan Press, The Canadian Press |December 9, 2021

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With inflation pressures rising, Liberals to give budget update on Dec. 14 Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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With inflation pressures rising, Liberals to give budget update on Dec. 14

New spending measures could stoke price increases

By Jordan Press, The Canadian Press |December 2, 2021

2 min read