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Unprecedented federal deficits sustainable in short term, say economists, but ‘exit ramp,’ post-pandemic planning needed now

'It's not yet clear' what the post-pandemic economy will look like, says economics professor Kevin Milligan. 'We don't know what will be left standing when this is done,' says economist Armine Yalnizyan.

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Unprecedented federal deficits sustainable in short term, say economists, but ‘exit ramp,’ post-pandemic planning needed now

'It's not yet clear' what the post-pandemic economy will look like, says economics professor Kevin Milligan. 'We don't know what will be left standing when this is done,' says economist Armine Yalnizyan.

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‘Unparalleled opportunity’: Public Policy Forum report urges Canada to take greater leadership on Paris Agreement, global carbon market

‘Goodwill’ remains on both sides in pharmacare talks, despite political pressures facing Liberals and NDP, say observers

‘Penny wise, pound foolish’: interparliamentary group chairs decry decision to reject funding boost

Global Affairs missed target of having nearly half of Canadians back diplomatic efforts: department report

‘Supersized’ Bank of Canada rate hike necessary to counter runaway wage, price increases, argue economists

Federal budgets should target balance, not the inadequate fiscal anchor

Russia-Ukraine ‘war-supply shock’ could erode Canada’s positive financial situation, warns former PBO

Need for austerity is ‘fundamentally disproven’ by 2022 budget: economists

Fed finances rosy for now, but trouble looms for economy

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Unprecedented federal deficits sustainable in short term, say economists, but ‘exit ramp,’ post-pandemic planning needed now

'It's not yet clear' what the post-pandemic economy will look like, says economics professor Kevin Milligan. 'We don't know what will be left standing when this is done,' says economist Armine Yalnizyan.

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