How much did Pierre Trudeau put Canada into deficit?

Pierre Trudeau's government, during his time in office from 1968 to 1979 and again from 1980 to 1984, significantly increased Canada's national debt. The federal deficit was largely a result of increased government spending on social programs and infrastructure. By the end of his second term, the national debt had grown substantially, with the deficit reaching approximately $38 billion in 1984. This marked a shift towards higher levels of public debt that continued to impact Canada in subsequent years.