CODE RED: Economists Just Sounded the Alarm on Canada's Finances

Canada's fiscal transparency is under increasing scrutiny after prominent economists and the Parliamentary Budget Officer raised concerns about the federal government's long-term spending plans.Following announcements on artificial intelligence, food security, defence spending, infrastructure and pipeline projects, experts say Canadians still don't have a clear picture of how these commitments fit into the government's overall fiscal framework.In this episode of Tap the Maple, we examine the concerns raised by economists Randall Bartlett and Don Drummond, the Parliamentary Budget Officer's warnings, Canada's growing deficits, debt projections, defence spending commitments and why transparency matters regardless of political affiliation.This isn't about whether government should invest in Canada's future. It's about whether Canadians deserve to see the numbers behind the promises.If governments ask taxpayers to fund major commitments, shouldn't taxpayers be able to see exactly how those commitments will be paid for?Join the discussion below.#cdnpoli #Canada #canadian #MarkCarney #canadalife #CanadianPolitics #canadavlogs #CanadaNews #canadavlog #CanadianEconomy #FederalBudget #Debt #Economy #Politics, #Transparency #Taxpayers #GovernmentSpending #FiscalPolicy #News #TapTheMaple