Trudeau inherited a balanced budget. He promised first, budgets "that would balance themselves," then "modest $10 billion deficits"- and then presented Canadians with $30 billion deficits. And for what?

Consider: a national drug plan (pharmaceutical, not pot, that is) would cost about $14 billion. A national dental plan, $12 billion. Those without coverage would be covered and those with plans through employment or retirement benefits could expect a pay raise of about $2000 per household. That is the opportunity cost of a $26 billion deficit. Instead of a universal dental and drug plan for all Canadians, the CBC got more money for Trudeau docu-dramas and history series no one watches, and we're providing abortions to people in Africa. 

Any review of the federal government that fails to consider deficits and debt is pointless. It's like grading math students with an essay-writing test. It sounds good and it looks pretty, but it doesn't add up.