#103 Massive Spending Didn’t Really Help COVID Fight

Episode 107 March 15, 2022 00:19:17
#103 Massive Spending Didn’t Really Help COVID Fight
Canadian Taxpayers Podcast
#103 Massive Spending Didn’t Really Help COVID Fight

Mar 15 2022 | 00:19:17

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Show Notes

The Trudeau government pushed the federal budgets to historic highs and took on massive new debts, all in the name of fighting COVID-19.

The CTF took a look around the world, and other countries have been far more restrained. One thing is clear: After two years of a worldwide pandemic, we know that more government spending does not guarantee better results.

READ OUR REPORT HERE: https://financialpost.com/opinion/opinion-spending-to-the-max-on-covid-19-programs-didnt-really-help

 

https://www.taxpayer.com/media/Report-Pandemic-Spending.pdf


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