January 2012
Federal Deficit Outcome for 2011-12 to be at least $3 Billion lower than Forecast in November 2011 Update
The Department of Finance released the Fiscal Monitor for November 2011 on Friday, January 27, 2012. For the first eight months (April to November) of fiscal year 2011-12, the federal government posted a deficit of $17.3 billion, down $8.7 billion from the deficit of $21.5 billion reported in the same period in 2010-11.
Read MoreOPEN LETTER TO THE MINISTER OF FINANCE: PRE-2012 BUDGET SUBMISSION "A NEW STRATEGY TO STRENGTHEN ECONOMIC GROWTH AND JOB CREATION"
Dear Minister Flaherty:
You have recently asked Canadians to provide you with their priorities for the 2012 Budget. In this open letter, we are submitting our recommendations for a new strategy to guide your budget planning.
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