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Canada expected to announce missed deficit targets as spending creeps up


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Published in Business and Finance on Monday, December 16th 2024 at 6:20 GMT by Reuters   Print publication without navigation

  • Canada is expected to announce on Monday it blew past its deficit target for last year, when Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland presents her mid-term budget, and economists said estimates for this year could also be higher as spending increases.

The article from Reuters discusses Canada's fiscal situation as of December 16, 2024. Canada is expected to announce that it has missed its deficit targets due to increased spending. Despite efforts to control expenditures, the government has seen a rise in costs related to public services, healthcare, and infrastructure projects. This has led to a larger-than-expected deficit, prompting discussions on fiscal policy adjustments. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has acknowledged the overshoot but emphasized the necessity of investments in key areas like healthcare and housing to support economic recovery and growth. The government is now contemplating measures to manage the deficit, including potential tax adjustments or further spending cuts, while trying to balance economic stimulus with fiscal responsibility.

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[ https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/canada-expected-announce-missed-deficit-targets-spending-creeps-up-2024-12-16/ ]

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