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Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tabled Budget 2024 on April 16. Faced with a weak economy, many difficult policy changes, and limited fiscal room, Freeland chose action. This year’s budget theme has shifted from “Growing the Middle Class” to “Fairness for Every Generation”. Fairness implies bigger government. The budget is big. There are multiple priorities and more...
Policymakers and politicians face a dilemma in 2024. We are in a slow/no growth economy with relatively high inflation. Downside economic risks are significant. Policy credibility, institutional trust and political support are on the line. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland must find a fiscally responsible path for Budget 2024 that supports disinflation and a soft landing (no...