If we exclude all the measures taken in the 2016 budget, we can see that the government ended the 2015-16 fiscal year with a $2.9-billion surplus, instead of a $1-billion deficit as reported.
On October 24th, 2016. See this statement in context.
On October 24th, 2016. See this statement in context.
October 24th, 2016 / 5:55 p.m.
Parliamentary Budget Officer, Library of Parliament
If we exclude all the measures taken in the 2016 budget, we can see that the government ended the 2015-16 fiscal year with a $2.9-billion surplus, instead of a $1-billion deficit as reported.
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