Just reading through the Budget technical documents Some interesting concerns that the government specifically raises: Despite the still-encouraging growth outlook for the Canadian and global economies, there remain significant risks. In the near term, the large and persistent U.S. current account deficit presents a key risk. This imbalance could result in a further depreciation of …
Category Archives: Politics
Governor General or not?
OK. No more beating around the bush… Over the past year there has been more and more of an “outcry” against the Governor General of Canada. There are constant questions being raised about her purpose, her position, and her relevance. I keep hearing all this whining about her spending habits, her parties, her views on …
Budget Day 2005!
Alright, so the lockup is done and the details are flowing. The CBC has an excellent feature site on the 2005 Federal Budget: Surplus: $5.9 billion Military: $12.3 billion boost over 5 years. Largest in 20 years. 5000 more regulars, 3000 more reserves, 3.2 billion to cover supplies, repair infrastructure, training… I’m under the impression …