text: And this is attributable to Mr. Trudeau? I guess it has nothing to do with a pick up in growth in the U.S. and the European economy or stronger than anticipated growth in the Chinese economy. The fact is Canada's economy has been basically outperforming the G7 for most of the last decade. I wouldn't give Harper any more credit than I would give Trudeau. The chief government policy that can hurt the Canadian economy is growing debt, particularly if interests continue to increase.