What to know about PM Mark Carney’s first federal budget

Key Points About PM Mark Carney's First Federal Budget

The first federal budget of Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to be bold and ambitious, potentially coming with a high cost.

The last update on Ottawa's finances was in the fall economic statement of December 2024, which projected a $48.3 billion deficit for 2024-25, aiming to reduce it to about $23 billion by 2029-30.

Carney's government has indicated it may not follow this path, as it aims to reduce reliance on Canada's neighbors, particularly amid a trade war with the United States.

This budget will also serve as a confidence vote in the minority Liberal government.

Carney has promised that his first budget will be bold, ambitious, and “meet this moment”

Author's summary: PM Mark Carney's first budget to be bold and costly.

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