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Carney Taking a ‘Gamble’ with Large Deficit in Fall Budget: Desjardins Economist
- A Desjardins economist stated that the government's increased spending in the fall budget is a "gamble" that could result in unsustainable public debt or economic growth.
- Randall Bartlett predicts a federal deficit of $74.5 billion, which is $6 billion higher than previous estimates.
- Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne claims that U.S. tariffs and global trade disruptions require significant investment.
- Bartlett noted that if this spending fails to foster investment and growth, Canadians might face a significant debt burden.
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