All Canadians have a stake in Ottawa keeping a tight rein on the federal budget, says economist
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The federal government tables its 2024 budget today, and according to one economist, Canadians should pay attention because we all have a stake in Ottawa keeping a tight rein on its finances.
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Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has promised to keep deficits under control, with shortfalls around $40 billion for this fiscal year and the next two. The plan is to cap deficits near 1 per cent of nominal…