European leaders shift thinking on austerity, ready to give countries time to close deficits
By David McHugh, The Associated Press FRANKFURT - Three and a half years into its government-debt crisis, there are signs that Europe is adopting a gentler approach toward austerity. Political leaders aren’t backing away aggressively from budget cuts and higher taxes, but they are increasingly trying to temper these policies, which have stifled growth and [...]
Federal budget coming March 21
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty will present a budget to Parliament on Thursday, March 21 at 4 p.m. ET, the minister announced Thursday. Flaherty said jobs and the economy remain the government’s top priority. Previously, he has acknowledged government revenues have been “significantly” affected by the sluggish economy, meaning, there won’t likely be any new grandiose [...]
Alternative federal budget pushes more spending, less austerity
In an ideal world, Ottawa would spend some of its way out of deficit. That’s the opinion of a left-leaning think tank in its annual Alternative Federal Budget, which was released on Tuesday and calls Ottawa’s austerity tactics “growth-killing.” The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says more spending in infrastructure, child care, pharmacare and affordable [...]
Alternative budget: Balancing the books through stimulating growth, jobs
By The Canadian Press OTTAWA - Canada’s leading left-wing think-tank believes Canadians can have their cake and eat it too in the next federal budget—- more spending to create jobs while still moving toward balancing the books. The proposals are contained in the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives’ annual alternative federal budget, being released this [...]
Alberta set to unveil budget in face of declining revenues
Funding cuts are expected Thursday when Alberta’s Progressive Conservative government unveils a budget in the face of declining resource revenues. The budget is expected to be the toughest in years as Premier Alison Redford’s government grapples with an estimated $6-billion shortfall. While the specifics won’t be released until Finance Minister Doug Horner delivers his budget [...]
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