Fraser Institute Media Advisory: New study on government debt interest costs in Canada coming Wednesday, Feb. 19


TORONTO, Feb. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Wednesday, Feb. 19, the Fraser Institute will release a new study on government debt interest costs in Canada.

Interest Costs: A Growing Burden for Canadians compares the government debt burden (both provincial and federal) among provinces, using measures such as per-person debt interest costs and debt interest as a percentage of government revenue.

A news release with additional information will be issued via GlobeNewswire on Feb. 19 at 5:00 a.m. Eastern.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Jake Fuss, Economist, Fraser Institute
Alex Whalen, Policy Analyst, Fraser Institute
Jason Clemens, Executive Vice-President, Fraser Institute

To arrange media interviews or for more information, please contact:
Mark Hasiuk, (604) 688-0221 ext. 517, mark.hasiuk@fraserinstitute.org

Media in Atlantic Canada, please contact:
Drue MacPherson, (902) 429-1143, communications@fraserinstitute.org

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