Ep 06: Doubling down on deficits

The Trudeau government has doubled down on deficits in its latest fiscal update. Ian & Scott look into what’s in the document and what it means. Next, it’s been a year since Trudeau took office. What have they accomplished and what is the state of Canada’s opposition parties? Finally, in the quick takes, we look at Michael Chong’s carbon tax plan, the new Senate appointments and the BC Conservatives are once again eating themselves. Links: Federal government’s fiscal update Fiscal update boosts Liberal infrastructure plans but offers no path back to balance – CBC Highlights of Bill Morneau’s fall economic statement – CBC Canada to open door to more skilled workers, immigrant families in 2017 – CBC How does increasing immigration affect the economy – Policy Options Justin Trudeau’s promises, one year later – Policy Options Blaney wants to establish a Royal Commission on Canadian identity – iPolitics Chong says he ‘gets’ what Blaney meant to say about his parents – iPolitics Economic and Environmental Opportunity: Growing the Economy, Reducing Emissions – Michael Chong [pdf] Justin Trudeau names top cop, prisoners’ advocate as new senators – CBC Newly re-elected leader Dan Brooks ousted as leader of the BC Conservative Party – The Globe and Mail