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For much of the second half of the 20th century, the United States enjoyed a borrowing-cost advantage over Canada. Today, the advantage is in Canada’s favour. But that reversal should serve as a warning to those who argue Canada has room for fiscal expansion given that it has a lower net debt burden than countries such as the U. S. From 1960 to 1996, Canada’s 10-year bond yield was 104 basis points on average above the American equivalent. (There are 100 basis points in a percentage point.) Higher inflation in Canada likely explains much of the difference as inflation ran 72 basis points higher on average here than in the U. S. from 1960 to 1991. Investors typically demand higher interest rates to offset the erosion to purchasing power from higher inflation. Canada carried a lower net-debt-to-GDP ratio than the U. S. in the 1960s and 70s, but by the 80s, the gap had narrowed as the debt levels of both countries rose.

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Research Co. polling puts the Conservatives at 44% and the NDP at 40%, while David Eby and Lorne Doerkson are tied as preferred premier

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CalgaryWith the Alberta referendum now in the books, some First Nation chiefs are calling on the provincial government to drop its appeal of a judge’s decision to quash the citizen petition on separation. Province says it won't be doing thatJennifer Keiller · CBC News · Posted: Oct 23, 2026 6:56 PM EDT | Last Updated: 7 hours agoListen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Chief Allan Adam speaks in March outside of the Alberta legislature, calling on the province to stomp out the citizen petition on separation. With the referendum now done, Adam says the province should drop its appeal of a ruling on the petition. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press)With the Alberta referendum now in the books, some First Nation chiefs are calling on the provincial government to drop its appeal of a judge’s decision to quash the citizen petition on separation. “I mean, now that the referendum’s happened, the issue’s moot,” said Siksika Nation Chief Samuel Crowfoot.