Some federal government spending items outlined in this year’s budget and the 2022 Fall Economic Statement could be cut if economic pressures bring about “less fiscal room,” says Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland.
Freeland made the comments at a press conference on Jan. 24 in Hamilton, Ont., where she is attending the Liberals’ post-holiday cabinet retreat, which Prime Minister Justin Trudeau previously said is focused on finding ways to make life more affordable in Canada.
A reporter questioned Freeland on comments made earlier in the day by Associate Finance Minister Randy Boissonnault, who said there is “lots of uncertainty” with the economy’s future direction….