Carney’s budget signals austerity amid political uncertainty

Carney’s budget signals austerity amid political uncertainty

As federal cuts loom and debates over temporary foreign workers intensify, Canadians watch closely for the administration’s vision—or lack thereof—for the nation’s future

PSAC statement on upcoming federal austerity budget

Austerity is back in vogue, but at what political cost?

When Canadians think of austerity, many will recall the former Harper government’s attempts to weather a post-recession storm and rein in spending with the introduction of their Deficit Reduction Action Plan (DRAP).  In the wake of the global financial crisis that crippled economies worldwide, the Conservative government had to move quickly. Fresh off an election victory that turned their minority into a majority, Harper and his cabinet shifted …