Canadian general government posts surplus
The Canadian general government recorded a surplus of $6.9 billion in the second quarter. However, excluding the surplus for social security funds (Canada Pension Plan and Québec Pension Plan), the Canadian general government reflected a $7.4 billion deficit. Social security funds receive the highest levels of contributions in the first and second quarters of each calendar year.
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