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Provinces Brace for Record Deficits Amid Economic Strain
Filed: Feb 18, 2026 at 5:05 PM ET
Summary: Several Canadian provinces are facing record deficits due to trade tensions, inflation, and a shrinking workforce.
WHO: Jesse Hajer, associate professor of economics
WHAT: Provinces posting record-breaking budget deficits
WHEN: Feb 18, 2026 at 4:57 PM ET
WHERE: Canada
WHY: Economic factors impacting budgets across the country
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