The province projects an increase of $739 million over the figure forecasted in March
The Liberals are proposing a 2% tax on corporate stock buybacks
The finance minister has warned not to expect more stimulus that would further fuel inflation
Private sector forecasters say the economy will expand by as little as 3% this year
With rampant inflation, public borrowing rose to 98% of economic output in September
Consumers and sectors are expected to be disproportionately affected
``The worst is yet to come,'' chief economist says
The bleak projections come as central banks around the world raise interest rates to tame inflation
The move could deal the struggling global economy another blow
A surprising number of workers younger than 65 are retiring early