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Freeland says feds taking the ‘right approach’ as fiscal update projects deficit declining to $36.4-billion

‘Despite the fact that recession is on everyone's mind,’ economist David Macdonald says the statement does not ‘implement the lessons learned during the pandemic.’

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November 3, 2022

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We should not be used to governments treating Parliament like an afterthought, in financial management or anything else.

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Freeland highlights plans to address affordability and build new homes, but only within context of a ‘responsible fiscal plan’

NewsBY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI

The fall economic statement, tabled in the House of Commons on Nov. 21, included no mention of the agreement between the Liberals and NDP to act on pharmacare by the end of 2023, which could lead to much larger spending plans.

Freeland says feds taking the ‘right approach’ as fiscal update projects deficit declining to $36.4-billion

‘Despite the fact that recession is on everyone's mind,’ economist David Macdonald says the statement does not ‘implement the lessons learned during the pandemic.’

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