Business● LowOct 22 · Oct 22, 2026, 12:45 AM
GOLDSTEIN : PBO says federal spending , borrowing and debt up
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from torontosun.com · Canada · North America
The Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) reports an increase in federal spending, borrowing, and national debt. This signifies a notable development in public finance and economic policy.
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