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Canada’s Debt-Driven Growth Plan | Calgary News
Canada’s government is pouring billions into new projects—boosting infrastructure, defense, and trade—while relying on economic growth and more debt to pay for it. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne argues these are smart, growth-driving investments, and Canada’s solid fiscal position lets it borrow safely. But economists warn: long-term bets like removing provincial trade barriers and massive defense spending may not deliver quick returns. Former Finance chief Don Drummond fears overly optimistic growth forecasts could repeat past mistakes, especially amid global uncertainty like…
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