The Canadian government has spent irresponsibly in its attempt to fend off the economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to former prime minister Stephen Harper. "It's not a good reaction, it's been overkill," Harper said on an episode of the podcast American Optimist, which was released on Tuesday. The podcast, which launched about a month ago, bills itself as "an alternative to the fear, cynicism and zero-sum thinking in mainstream media." Harper appeared on the podcast with host Joe Lonsdale in Texas. Harper described Canada's spending strategies as short-sighted and said the massive levels of borrowing could spur dangerous levels of inflation.

Source: CBC News July 28, 2021 00:56 UTC