The tax cuts didn't mean more jobs, it just meant less money for the government. So the debt rose. While the poorest in our communities spend virtually all their money in local stores on food and basic necessities. That means jobs in your community. The major reason the debt has grown is a the high interest rates policies of the Bank of Canada.
Interest rates are high to keep inflation low.
Money markets and bank pressure for low inflation to protect the value of bonds and investments. High interest rates all mean big profits for banks. Unfortunately, high interest rates also discourage job creation. Until the Bank of Canada lowers interest rates, our debt will continue to climb. Our debt has also increased because corporations pay little or no tax.