27-02-2018 22:40 via ottawacitizen.com

Editorial: Liberals deliver one bumpy budget

Once again, a federal government has unveiled a budget that “puts people first.” One that pledges to create a “more equal, competitive, sustainable and fair Canada.” One that vows to demonstrate an “unwavering commitment to equality of opportunity.” Everyone can go home now.
Except that the government, even in the face of a booming economy, seems unable to keep its spending under control. Its projected deficit for 2018-19 is $18.6 billion. Even projecting to
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