Note the discussion about the governments role in monitoring the economy. Would note the difference between monetary and fiscal policy. The federal government has a role in both. Googled and lots of information. The below applies to US but provides the basics of Canada.
http://www.socialstudieshelp.com/Eco_Mon_and_Fiscal.htm
http://www.socialstudieshelp.com/Eco_Mon_and_Fiscal.htm
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