- Understanding Canada’s Longer-Term Fiscal Outlook
Canada’s federal finances remain on stable footing, but the long-term trajectory depends on key policy choices. Using Budget 2025 projections and the Finances of the Nation Debt Sustainability Simulator, this piece shows how to explore where the debt-to-GDP ratio may be headed. Read this articleUnderstanding Canada’s Longer-Term Fiscal Outlook
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Data Updates on Finances of the Nation
We’re pleased to announce that we have uploaded new series on federal fiscal balances, aggregate federal transfers, and the national…
Winner of the 2025 FON/Lazaridis School Infographic Competition
Finances of the Nation and the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics are thrilled to announce the winner of the…
Announcing the 2024/25 Student Infographic Competition
Explore the latest public finance and economic data and share your insights through the Finances of the Nation Student Infographic…
Winner of the 2024 FON/Lazaridis School Infographic Competition
Finances of the Nation and the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics are thrilled to announce the winner of the…
Key Insight from the Latest Federal Fiscal Monitor
Explore recent Fiscal Monitor data to better understand recent developments in public finances and see where we may be headed.
A New Tool to Make Sense of an Alberta Pension Plan
Interest in a separate Alberta Pension Plan is growing. To help inform this important policy conversation, Finances of the Nation…
Featured Data
Finances of the Nation’s REAL Dataset
Comprehensive historical data on provincial and federal government finances in Canada.
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Finances of the Nation’s Equalization Simulator
Explore one of the most important — though least understood — federal transfer programs with this interactive simulator.