Economic analysis

If oil prices do not rise at the rapid rate predicted by the federal government, the spectre of deficits will return

Kevin Milligan reviews the federal budget perks targeted at seniors—a group already in relatively good financial shape

Noting the big-ticket items from the Conservatives’ newly unveiled budget

Economist Stephen Gordon explains why the PM’s five-year plan held up—and why it’s so remarkable

The budget is meant to be sweeping reminder to Canadian taxpayers of how much coin the Tories have left in their pockets

Jennifer Robson looks at what the budget means for low- and middle-income families

Manufacturing will be a hot topic in battleground Ontario. And the industry should be pleased today, says Mike Moffatt.

John Geddes parses the highlights of the 2015 federal budget and the start of the election campaign

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The IMF has a message the finance minister doesn’t want to hear: unless you are broke, you should be using fiscal policy to generate economic growth