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2026.10.3015:00:00UTC+00Canada’s Budget Deficit Widens Slightly in August 2026 to C$5.36 Billion

Canada’s federal budget balance deteriorated modestly in August 2026, with the deficit increasing to C$5.36 billion, compared with a shortfall of C$5.14 billion in July 2026. The latest data, updated on 30 October 2026, indicate a slight month‑to‑month weakening in the fiscal position.

The figures are assessed on a year‑over‑year basis, meaning the August result reflects how the budget balance has changed relative to August a year earlier, while July’s reading captured the shift versus the same month of the prior year. This framework highlights underlying trends by smoothing out seasonal patterns, suggesting that Canada continues to face persistent, if marginally changing, fiscal pressures as 2026 progresses.

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