Canada federal budget 2015: Tories slice out (small) budget surplus for pre-election books

Post media News ^ | April 21, 2015 | Mark Kennedy

[A Formerly Proud Canadian]

With just six months before the next election, Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s governing Conservatives have introduced a budget that offers attractive tax breaks for targeted voters and puts the country’s finances back into a precariously small surplus.

[dp0622]

I’m always open to learning on FR. I know nothing about Canada How does it work if you don’t mind :)

[Snowyman]

I’m not sure what you’re asking. Our Federal gov’t in Ottawa is your Federal gov’t in Washington. The Federal debt is around 614 billion. The provinces, your states, have their own deficits and debts. Ontario elected the Liberals in 2003 and it’s been down hill ever since, Ontario provincial debt is now about 280 billion.

Add the Federal and Provincial debts and you’re right.

Ontario has 280 billion, Quebec 189 billion, BC 64 billion, Alberta 12 billion debt and the others.

[dp0622]

thanks :)