federal government

Liberals to table spring economic statement on April 28

Liberals to table spring economic statement on April 28

The update will factor in promises made since the fall, including a boost to the GST benefit

By Craig Lord, The Canadian Press |April 14, 2026

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Budget watchdog says NATO 5% pledge to hike deficit by $63B

Budget watchdog says NATO 5% pledge to hike deficit by $63B

The extra defence spending will cost the country an extra $33.5 billion a year: PBO

By Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press |February 5, 2026

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GST rebate top-up to give couples estimated $326 more this year, on average

GST rebate top-up to give couples estimated $326 more this year, on average

12.1 million recipients to benefit: PBO

By Jonathan Got |February 5, 2026

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Ottawa runs budgetary deficit of $16.1B for April-to-September period

Ottawa runs budgetary deficit of $16.1B for April-to-September period

A rise in program expenses pushed the deficit higher than the same period last year

By The Canadian Press |November 28, 2025

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Government deficit narrows as federal expenses decrease

Government deficit narrows as federal expenses decrease

Consolidated general government interest expenses rose 10.3% in 2024

By Jonathan Got |November 21, 2025

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Federal public service could shrink by almost 60,000 jobs, report predicts

Federal public service could shrink by almost 60,000 jobs, report predicts

Multiple departments have been asked to cut spending over each of the next three years

By Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press |July 24, 2025

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