Fed finances rosy for now, but trouble looms for economy

A strong recovery from COVID-19 has eased some of the budgetary pressure, but there are big medium and long-term risks to Canada’s economy, says a senior official.

Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne should play a key role implementing major new programs the government hopes will attract more investment into Canadian businesses. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY PETER MAZEREEUW

April 7, 2022

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s 2022 budget keeps federal finances on a sustainable track, but a senior government official warned reporters on April 7 that Canada’s economy could face trouble in the years to come. Budg...

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