Let me just say that the principal way in which the figures in the fall economic statement differed from the fiscal forecast we put forward in the budget in April was to show a better performance by Canada: higher revenues, lower spending, lower deficits and a lower debt-to-GDP ratio. I would not call that “deception”. I would characterize that as a strong performance by Canadians and the fact that our government's decision to invest in Canadians and support them during the COVID recession is working.
On November 28th, 2022. See this statement in context.