fiscal policy design

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Bricks and mortar build out the federal balance sheet

The federal government rolled out a new approach to budgeting this week, and the subtext is obvious: bricks and mortar are the foundation of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s fiscal policy design.

October 9, 2025

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