The federal deficit is rising, far beyond what was projected in the Liberal's election platform.

The federal deficit is rising, far beyond the $10 billion projected in the Liberal platform. It is widely repeated that now is a good time to borrow since interest rates are very low. Those who use this argument to justify borrowing forget that interest charges are not the only cost associated with deficits. This Viewpoint presents five alternative ways of thinking about the cost of deficits and infrastructure spending.

The SAQ is lowering the prices on several of its products.

Brief analysis of spending and debt control.

Quebec wants to develop the economy and entrepreneurship.

Quebec announces an economic update.

Budget cuts versus citizen services.

The size of the Quebec public debt.

Government spending and policies to stimulate the economy.

Montreal taxpayers lost more than 19 million $ in the BIXI adventure.