In Canada, the Federal government continues to put the full weight of its financial powers into the fight against the economic turmoil caused by COVID-19. But have these programs performed as advertised, in providing Canadians and Canadian businesses the support they desperately need? Effectiveness aside, the question remains, can we afford this? In this episode of Market Points, Rebekah Young, Director, Fiscal and Provincial Economics at Scotiabank, provides her perspective on Canada’s financial position and sheds light on the question of affordability.