Fiscal policy

Fiscal room tightening as economy teeters, associate finance minister says

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Fiscal room tightening as economy teeters, associate finance minister says

Pressures include provinces’ healthcare funding requests

By Mia Rabson, The Canadian Press |January 25, 2023

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Freeland presents modest mini budget, forecasts first surplus on the horizon

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Freeland presents modest mini budget, forecasts first surplus on the horizon

The Liberals are proposing a 2% tax on corporate stock buybacks

November 3, 2022

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

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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

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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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