Finance minister signals big-ticket spending necessary for 'growth'

The federal government plans to pay for its recent big-ticket spending through a combination of economic growth, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said Monday, but signalled that there are plans to take on more debt.Prior to officially kicking off the government’s pre-budget consultations this year, Champagne told reporters in Ottawa that the government is “investing” in the Canadian economy to ensure various new spending items can be justified.He also repeat