fiscal update

Shannon Proudfoot: Enormous quantities of money will be spilled to try and get Canada through the coming months and, maybe, into a shiny spring

Red tape and confusing applications get in the way of payouts, which means a big chunk of federal benefits go unclaimed

A positive update on Canada’s economy is overshadowed by the finance minister’s credibility deficit

May 26, 2006. Prime Minister Stephen Harper says he plans to introduce a bill to set fixed dates for federal elections, as part of a wider movement towards democratic reform. “Fixed election dates stop leaders from trying to manipulate the calendar,” Harper told reporters in Victoria, B.C. on Friday. “They level the playing field for all parties.”

2008 Economic and Fiscal Statement: Key Issues for Parliamentarians (December 1, 2008):

MEGAPUNDIT WEEKEND ROUNDUP

In today’s Financial Post, Jackie Thorpe provides some much-needed perspective on the current debate in Ottawa over the Conservatives’ fiscal update, and specifically the need for a stimulus package to save the economy.

Aaron Wherry proposes Rob Oliphant’s speech, in which the Liberal MP excoriated the government for misrepresenting the economy on the campaign trail, as a potential eulogy for Stephen Harper’s Tories. Said Oliphant:

Must-reads: John Ivison, Chantal Hébert, Dan Gardner, Jeffrey Simpson and Thomas Walkom, on the fiscal update.

Liveblogging the lockup

Flaherty to opposition parties: Next Thursday. 4pm. House of Commons. Be there.