Whoa, Canada! Don’t Make Our Mistake in New Zealand

In October 2023, a right-wing government swept to power in New Zealand on a wave of populist anger similar to Canada’s. The results so far? Government debt is now forecast to be higher. The deficit is getting worse. Unemployment is increasing rapidly. Craig Renney writes. Craig is the economist and director of policy for the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions, and writes in a personal capacity. Published Jan. 27, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2025/01/27/Whoa-Canada-Mistake-New-Zealand/