We need more details on feds’ ‘build-back-better’ plan

The post-pandemic economy will be different from the pre-pandemic economy. But the fiscal statement—aside from some generalities on green investments—gives little sense of future direction.

Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured Sept. 15, 2020, on the Hill. Part of the fall economic statement was encouraging, but the government's outline of how it plans its 'build-back-better' promise, failed to deliver on the future direction, structural changes we need for a stronger economy.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY DAVID CRANE

December 7, 2020

TORONTO—One part of the Trudeau government’s fall economic statement was designed to reassure Canadians that support programs for families and small businesses will continue to be there as long as the pandemic lasts. Canadians will not be forced out of their homes and onto the streets and many s...

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