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The federal Liberals enjoyed a surge in the polls for their response to the COVID-19 pandemic. But the deficit is set to hit $343 billion as a result of their support measures. Guest host Rosemary Barton takes your calls, questions and comments.
Liberals see a surge in support for pandemic response. Will a projected $343-billion deficit change that?
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The federal Liberal government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic has earned it a surge in poll support — and a projected $343 billion deficit, thanks to an ongoing suite of support programs that have pushed spending to levels not seen since the Second World War.
The boost in the polls puts Justin Trudeau’s Liberals back in the conversation for a future majority governme