What they’re saying about Tom Mulcair’s balanced fiscal plan:

“In my opinion, the NDP is presenting a feasible plan for Canada’s next government. The assumptions used in the calculations underlying the attached budget projections are suitably supported by the available data and are embedded conservatively within the range of a number of both private bank forecasts and those of the Department of Finance, and the Parliamentary Budget Officer. It is my considered opinion that the estimates of revenue and expenditure contained in this plan are sound, prudent and achievable.” Lars Osberg, McCulloch Professor of Economics at Dalhousie University, Past President of the Canadian Economics Association “The NDP fiscal plan estimates are prudent, cautious and responsible. Revenue is raised from those who will likely not reduce consumption as a result of these measures, with spending measures effectively targeted to those groups who will actively spend their enhanced income.” Mike McCracken, Economist, President, Informetrica Limited “The NDP plan makes the important investments in childcare, healthcare, and infrastructure that Canada needs to ensure long term economic growth and shared prosperity. And it does so in a pragmatic manner, balancing the books in all four years.” Angella MacEwen, Senior Economist, Canadian Labour Congress “This is a balanced, responsible, and professional fiscal plan. It is based on reasonable and thoughtful assumptions, and it shows that social democracy and fiscal balance are entirely consistent with each other.” Pierre Fortin, Professor of Economics at the University of Québec at Montréal, Past President of the Canadian Economics Association