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Interest costs for federal debt soar 37% to new highs
• National PostOttawa spent $11.3 billion in interest payments during 2023's third quarter, compared to $8.3 billion the same quarter in 2022
Ottawa spent $11.3 billion in interest payments during 2023's third quarter, compared to $8.3 billion the same quarter in 2022