ESKENASI: Can the government run out of money?
Sam Eskenasi says it’s not as simple as printing as much money as you want.
Tag: finance
“Not everyone is on the same playing field,” locked down business owner speaks out
The President of Long and McQuade Steve Long spoke with True North on the challenges his business is facing.
Taxpayers paying to support Bill Morneau’s OECD secretary-general bid
The Liberal government has assigned 19 public sector workers to help former finance minister Bill Morneau campaign for the position of secretary-general of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Taxpayers billed $36 million for new home office equipment
The Liberal government spent over $36 million in taxpayer funds on new office equipment intended for government employees who work from home. According to Blacklock’s Reporter, the Department of Public Works defended the purchase as necessary. “The department expects that employees will continue to leverage flexible work arrangements post COVID-19 and will therefore make ongoing […]
Government spent $2.4 million on failed UN Security Council bid
The $2.4 million bill only counts expenses specifically dedicated to the campaign and does not include staff time and all travel expenses associated with the failed bid.
Public sector employees complaining about “repetitive” and “uninspiring” work
Recently, the union representing federal public services secured a salary increase deal with the federal government.
Liberal MP says taxpayers are able to bear the cost of public sector raises
Earlier this year, the Liberals gave public sector employees a retroactive 2.8% raise for 2018, an additional 2.2% increase for 2019 and a 1.35% raise for this year.
PBO releases damning reports calling out Liberal spending secrecy
Canada’s federal budget watchdog slammed the Trudeau government for a lack of transparency over federal spending.
Taxpayers billed half a million dollars for renovations to Rideau Hall
The cost of renovations totalled $502,395. Documents show a total of 15 different projects at Payette’s residence.
Freeland calls for more deficit spending
“Doing too little is more dangerous and potentially more costly than doing too much,” said Freeland.
