Is government debt 132% of GDP, or 21%? Depends on which debt you include | Page 905 | Unpublished
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Author: Hanif Bayat
Publication Date: July 14, 2026 - 18:04

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Is government debt 132% of GDP, or 21%? Depends on which debt you include

July 14, 2026

The debt level of Canadian governments is a hot-button political and economic topic, and both high and low numbers get thrown around.



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