Canadian budget forecasts GDP growth of 0.3% this year, 1.5% in 2024 and 2.3% in 2025

  • Highlights of the budget from Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland
Canada Finance Minister Freeland
Canada Finance Minister Freeland
  • Sees deficit of $36.4B vs $43.0B this fiscal year
  • Sees 2023-24 deficit at $40.1 vs $30.6B
  • Sees 2024-25 deficit of $35.0B falling to $14.0B in 2027-28
  • Additional spending of $7.3B over fiver years on dental plan
  • Proposes one-time $2.5B grocery rebate
  • 30% refundable tax credit for investments in new machinery linked to clean tech
  • 15% refundable tax credit for eligible investments in clean electricity

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