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The federal government's latest Fall Economic Statement (FES) charts a course through Canada's affordability and housing crises with billions in new spending aimed at accelerating home construction and providing cost-of-living relief. The plan introduces significant tax credits for clean technology and manufacturing to stimulate business investment, framing it as a strategy for future growth. However, the update also projects continued deficits and a rising national debt, sparking criticism from opposition parties and business groups who question the fiscal prudence and inflationary impact of the new measures, setting the stage for a critical economic debate.