John Robson: We Can Expect a Continuation of Feds’ Version of ‘Fiscal Restraint’ in the Fall Economic Update

Commentary Few things could be more troubling, fiscally at least, than to hear Justin Trudeau promise to continue his prudent management of Canada’s finances. But with apologies if I just caused you to expel your morning coffee, possibly through your nose, our prime minister did just set the stage for the fall economic update by saying his administration has “always exercised fiscal restraint.” We’re in a heap of trouble. Some may think he’s just pranking us, or possibly preparing for a post-politics career in, say, comedy. But as so often in public as in private life, what you see is what you get. Including gaslighting....