Seven Economic and Fiscal Update highlights for Canada’s social impact sector

Author Brennan Doherty
Deputy Prime Minister Freeland delivered the first snapshot of Canada’s finances since April while in isolation.

Why It Matters

Omicron is here — and with it, the need for another wave of social sector spending to keep Canadian communities afloat.

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