An austerity-driven federal budget is a necessary evil

Cuts should focus on non-essential administrative or back-office functions that don’t directly contribute to service delivery.
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government must base its austerity measures on data and a clear analysis of the true costs of service delivery, writes Ram Mathilakath.

As the government prepares for another austerity-driven budget, it’s clear this is no ordinary fiscal exercise. With global economic uncertainty from fluctuating tariffs to trade tensions, businesses are under pressure, cutting jobs, and tightening belts. The government—...

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