In its updated 2011 Budget tabled after the last election, the federal government announced a Strategic and Operating Review of its spending, the results of which will be unveiled when Finance Minister Jim Flaherty delivers his next budget on March 29.

Review of the federal government's spending and workforce cuts.

The Quebec public sector debt.

The 2012-2013 Bachand budget.

Every year since 2009, the MEI has published a Viewpoint on the debt of the Quebec government to coincide with the tabling of the provincial budget. Continuing the tradition, this Viewpoint explains why the public sector debt increases by more than the deficit.

The Quebec public sector debt.

Budget 2012-2013: Letter to Minister of Finance of Quebec.

Harper's government spending.

Tabling of the 2012-2013 budget by the Quebec government.

Tax the rich to fund the projects of the State.