Despite a small deficit, net debt still going down
In the third quarter, the Canadian general government deficit stood at $2.2 billion, following a $10.8 billion surplus in the second quarter.
The net operating balance is the difference between revenues and expenses for a given period and is a summary measure of the sustainability of government operations. When revenues are lower than expenses, a deficit is recorded, while the reverse induces a surplus.
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