I checked, you are correct in that Canada' GDP/debt ratio is now lower, but check this:
http://www.ntma.ie/NationalDebt/debtGDP.htm
The GDp of the USA is outpacing the growth of debt. Economists know this and that is why there is not a panic on the cost of war.
and by the way, the Debt/GDp ratio has improved markedly since Clinton left.
