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

Key Points About PM Mark Carney's First Federal Budget

Prime Minister Mark Carney's first federal budget is expected to be bold and ambitious, meeting the current moment, but at a significant 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, with a goal to reduce it to $23 billion by 2029-30.

However, Carney's government, which aims to reduce reliance on the United States amidst a trade war, may not follow this path.

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

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

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

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Sudbury.com Sudbury.com — 2025-11-04

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