The NDP says rather than take responsibility for the budget, Smith prefers to blame immigrants, oil
Import levies needed to fill fiscal void, amid soaring deficits
Net debt is expected to be $27.9 billion in 2026-27
The budget brings in a record deficit of $13.3 billion
Debt held by the public is projected to rise from 101% of GDP to 120% — exceeding historical highs
Revenue, program expenses both rose: fiscal monitor
Social security funds posted a surplus of $13.5B for the quarter
Finance minister blames rising health care costs, falling oil prices, previous government
After first half pause, offshore investors back buying bonds in Q3
Consolidated general government interest expenses rose 10.3% in 2024