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Canada Economics Weekly

Canada Economics Weekly

Federal austerity not needed

Recent remarks by government officials suggest that the upcoming Federal budget, expected in March, will deliver spending cuts that are deeper and sooner than those already outlined in last year's budget. We think this tougher fiscal stance is unnecessary and potentially risks injuring the economy, which we forecast will grow by 1.5% this year, possibly even less.

 

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