Canada’s Debt Fears Rise as Inflation and Taxes Loom
A warning on mounting deficits and inflation as Canada faces a 1985 debt surge. Ottawa projects higher spending and taxes, while U.S. deficits spark recession risks. Stock decline, consumer fear, and rising interest costs threaten growth and public services. Winter’s just begun.
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U.S
Conference Board
U.S. National Association of Business Economists
Ottawa
Reecie's Amblings and Political Quips
A mosaic of opinion and satire on Soviet youth, Manitoba politics, and national figures. Jibes on lazy teenagers, blamed teachers, and provincial opposition power contrast, plus Fotheringham’s Trudeau assessment and a tavern quip about politicians.
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Moscow
Deficit concerns and policy echoes in economic debate
Paul Hellyer recalls his initial encounter with the word deficit and traces how deficits grew from small sums to large US and Canada gaps. He cites Reagan era warnings by Feldstein and Volcker, argues for stimulus via lower rates, and promotes his plan in Jobs For All Capitalism on Trial as a way out of the Catch-22.
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U.S
Canada
Reagan
Council of Economic Advisors
Martin Feldstein
Federal Reserve Board
Paul Volcker
Speaking of Canada and Its Global Image
Quotes from Robert Grant Haliburton Lyndon Johnson and Frederick Grove reveal harsh views on Canada, its status as neighbor, and public culture. The remarks span 1869 to 1965, reflecting criticism of Canadian identity and public discourse.
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Canada
Robert Grant Haliburton
Canada First Movement
U.S
Lyndon Johnson
Frederick Grove
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