After 24 months of Conservative government, productivity sits low for the third consecutive quarter, the longest continuous period of decline in 18 years.
For the first time since the Conservatives were last in power, the federal government may have to consider running a federal budget deficit.
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[The above replaces this lede which was wrong: "After 24 months of Conservative government, productivity is at its lowest level in 18 years - the last Conservative government - and sits low after three quarters of consecutive decline."
H/t to Andrew for pointing out the mistake. (See comment)]