Government doubles down on failure with their Fall Economic Statement

As the House of Commons reconvenes following the winter break, the spotlight falls on the government’s Fall Economic Statement (FES) as the first item on the legislative agenda. It might seem old, but this government is having difficulty fitting all its repeated economic changes into bill formats that have to proceed through a normal legislative process.

This Liberal government is addicted to spending – at all costs. Forget about the effects of government spending on inflation. They just keep doubling down on financial mayhem.

If you are concerned about any of the following – you will want to read this edition!

• Manipulation of the CPP and the government’s intention to change investment rules increasing risk.
• Endless doling out funds for bright new ideas like heat pumps, and the government’s continued stumbling on Carbon Caputure, Storage and Utilization policy
• A new $15 billion boondoggle that is the Canada Growth Fund.