The call for fiscal responsibility for some is echoing loud and clear as the federal Budget 2024 will be tabled Tuiesday. Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF), is adamant about the necessity for a balanced budget and reduced spending from the government.“We haven’t seen one iota of fiscal responsibility from the Trudeau government, so hopefully Budget 2024 changes course,” Terrazzano said. “In Budget 2024, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau must show Canadians he cares about the state of the country’s finances and balance the books.”The CTF's stance is firm: the federal government must prioritize balancing the budget by curbing expenditures.The outlook from the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) paints a concerning picture, forecasting a $41-billion deficit for the year. Yet, there seems to be no concrete plan from the government to rectify this imbalance.Adding to the urgency, the PBO projects that interest charges on the debt will amount to a staggering $52.1 billion this year alone, equivalent to the federal government's health transfers to the provinces. Looking ahead to 2028, these charges are expected to skyrocket to $62 billion, surpassing the anticipated GST revenues.“A balanced budget means less debt for Canadians’ kids and grandkids to pay back, less money wasted on interest charges and more room to provide tax relief,” Terrazzano said. “In Budget 2024, Trudeau needs to put down the credit card and pick up the scissors.”.This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
The call for fiscal responsibility for some is echoing loud and clear as the federal Budget 2024 will be tabled Tuiesday. Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF), is adamant about the necessity for a balanced budget and reduced spending from the government.“We haven’t seen one iota of fiscal responsibility from the Trudeau government, so hopefully Budget 2024 changes course,” Terrazzano said. “In Budget 2024, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau must show Canadians he cares about the state of the country’s finances and balance the books.”The CTF's stance is firm: the federal government must prioritize balancing the budget by curbing expenditures.The outlook from the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) paints a concerning picture, forecasting a $41-billion deficit for the year. Yet, there seems to be no concrete plan from the government to rectify this imbalance.Adding to the urgency, the PBO projects that interest charges on the debt will amount to a staggering $52.1 billion this year alone, equivalent to the federal government's health transfers to the provinces. Looking ahead to 2028, these charges are expected to skyrocket to $62 billion, surpassing the anticipated GST revenues.“A balanced budget means less debt for Canadians’ kids and grandkids to pay back, less money wasted on interest charges and more room to provide tax relief,” Terrazzano said. “In Budget 2024, Trudeau needs to put down the credit card and pick up the scissors.”.This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.