Fiscal policy

As Canada faces potential recession, Freeland to give fall economic statement Nov. 3 Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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As Canada faces potential recession, Freeland to give fall economic statement Nov. 3

The finance minister has warned not to expect more stimulus that would further fuel inflation

October 28, 2022

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U.S. mid-terms likely to blunt recession response Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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U.S. mid-terms likely to blunt recession response

A gridlocked Congress is unlikely to agree to stimulus, Moody's says

By Staff |October 24, 2022

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Canada could lower taxes and remain fiscally viable, says PBO Canada could lower taxes and remain fiscally viable, says PBO

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Canada could lower taxes and remain fiscally viable, says PBO

Report from the parliamentary budget officer also finds that Canada's debt level is sustainable over the long term

By The Canadian Press |July 28, 2022

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Tighter government purse strings could help BoC Tighter government purse strings could help BoC

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Tighter government purse strings could help BoC

Fiscal policy should be used alongside monetary policy to win inflation fight, Scotiabank says

By James Langton |June 20, 2022

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