The Saskatchewan government ended the last fiscal year with a $182-million surplus, lower than the original forecast but higher than other predictions.Increased tax revenues and a strong economy helped the province avoid a deficit, Finance Minister Donna Harpauer said Thursday.Saskatchewan initially forecasted a $1-billion surplus, but larger expenses on the agriculture sector reduced that figure, … Read more
The text discusses Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland defending the government’s budget and carbon tax at a parliamentary committee. Freeland dismissed political speculation and emphasized the importance of a credible climate policy.
Fact: Ottawa plans to spend .9 billion more than planned over the next five years, with a projected billion deficit this fiscal year.
The text discusses the potential impact of corporate tax hikes on Canada’s productivity.
The fact described in the text is that the NDP plans embraced by Trudeau will involve tax increases on high-income earners and corporations, rather than the middle class.