‘Those deficits are almost surely going to rise’: Trevor Tombe on the fiscal challenges facing the Carney government

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Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a closing press conference following the NATO Summit in The Hague, Netherlands on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press.

This episode features Rudyard Griffiths and Trevor Tombe, professor of economics at the University of Calgary, discussing the fiscal challenges facing Canada and the impact of significant spending pledges by the Carney government, particularly increased military spending, which could push deficits to over $150 billion by mid-decade. They also discuss the need for sustainable fiscal policies to maintain market confidence and avoid unsustainable debt growth.

To read Trevor’s full analysis, click here.

You can listen to this episode on Amazon, Apple, and Spotify.

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