Budget 2026 projects federal debt falling from about 40% of GDP today to 18.6% by 2060–61. The Finances of the Nation (FoN) debt sustainability simulator projects federal net debt near 48% of GDP in 2060. What’s behind the large difference in outlooks for federal finances? Read this articleWhy Budget 2026’s long-run debt path differs from ours
A new Finances of the Nation tool shows marginal effective tax rates on business investment in Canada, by province and industry, from 1980 to today. Read this articleExploring marginal effective tax rates in Canada
Finances of the Nation and the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics are thrilled to announce the winner of this year’s Infographic Competition! Read this articleWinner of the 2025/26 FON/Lazaridis School Infographic Competition
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
We’re pleased to announce that we have uploaded new series on federal fiscal balances, aggregate federal transfers, and the national balance sheet for Canada, ready for use and analysis on the Finances of the Nation website. Read this articleData Updates on Finances of the Nation
Finances of the Nation and the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics are thrilled to announce the winner of the second annual Infographic Competition! Read this articleWinner of the 2025 FON/Lazaridis School Infographic Competition
Explore the latest public finance and economic data and share your insights through the Finances of the Nation Student Infographic Competition! The theme for this year’s infographic competition is: Fiscal Pressures and Affordability Challenges. Read this articleAnnouncing the 2024/25 Student Infographic Competition
Finances of the Nation and the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics are thrilled to announce the winner of the second annual Infographic Competition! Read this articleWinner of the 2024 FON/Lazaridis School Infographic Competition
Explore recent Fiscal Monitor data to better understand recent developments in public finances and see where we may be headed. Read this articleKey Insight from the Latest Federal Fiscal Monitor
Interest in a separate Alberta Pension Plan is growing. To help inform this important policy conversation, Finances of the Nation is pleased to launch a new tool to explore such a plan. Read this articleA New Tool to Make Sense of an Alberta Pension Plan
