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flag Canada’s deficit to hit $68.5B in 2025 amid weak growth, tax drops, and job cuts, including 2,000 student workers.

flag Canada’s federal deficit is projected to rise to $68.5 billion in 2025, driven by weak economic growth, declining tax revenues from U.S. trade tensions, and increased spending, according to the parliamentary budget officer. flag The economy is expected to grow modestly at 1.2% in 2025, with GDP forecasts lowered due to tariffs. flag The debt-to-GDP ratio is projected to rise to 43% by the medium term. flag Meanwhile, nearly 2,000 student workers were cut from federal jobs between March 2024 and March 2025, a 20% drop, with the Canada Revenue Agency seeing the largest reduction. flag Critics warn these “quiet cuts” undermine the public service by deterring young, skilled workers, as youth unemployment reached 14.6% in July—the highest since 2010. flag The government plans further public service adjustments ahead of the November 4 budget.

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