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A dramatic week that buried the budget but left the Liberals purring anyway

Shannon Proudfoot / theglobeandmail - Carney’s first budget was maybe the least exciting thing to happen this week after a Conservative MP crossed the floor and another abruptly resigned

#markcarney #politics #economicpolicy #budget #deficit #fiscalpolicy #spendingpriorities #governmentshutdown #government #canadianpolitics

Back to Top / Saturday, November 8, 2025, 6:20 am / permalink 15791 / 10 stories in 3 months


At duelling luncheons, Carney and Poilievre delivered their budget hot takes

Murad Hemmadi / thelogic - The post At duelling luncheons, Carney and Poilievre delivered their budget hot takes appeared first on The Logic.


Fiscal Policy Debate


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Pipeline Promises

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Political Power Plays

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Back to Top / Friday, November 7, 2025, 5:22 pm / permalink 15776 / 21 stories in 3 months


Canada posts surprise job gains in October, bolstering case for BoC rate pause next month

Matt Lundy / theglobeandmail - Country’s unemployment rate fell slightly to 6.9% as the economy added 67,000 positions; however, the entirety of the gain was in part-time work

#economicpolicy #canada #ontario #toronto #labour #fiscalpolicy #government #finance #unemployment #jobs

Back to Top / Friday, November 7, 2025, 10:22 am / permalink 15764 / 6 stories in 3 months


Ontario to scrap legal requirement to set and update climate target

John Marchesan / citynews - The Ontario government is set to scrap requirements that it set an emissions target and update its climate plan, wiping out key measures for holding the government to account on efforts to fight global warming. A plan to repeal parts of the 2018 Cap and T…

#politics #economicpolicy #canada #ontario #legalaffairs #fiscalpolicy #climate #environmentalprotection #government

Back to Top / Thursday, November 6, 2025, 8:23 pm / permalink 15755 / 5 stories in 4 months


Ontario fall fiscal update projects $13.5B deficit

Meredith Bond / citynews - Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy tabled a fall fiscal update that showed trouble on the jobs front as the trade war impacts Ontario’s employment sector. It projects a slightly smaller deficit, a path to balance books in two years, and sets asid…

#trade #uscanadarelations #politics #economicpolicy #ontario #budget #deficit #fiscalpolicy #spendingpriorities

Back to Top / Thursday, November 6, 2025, 12:23 pm / permalink 15734 / 7 stories in 4 months


OLDCORN: Carney’s reckless spending budget unites a divided opposition

Christopher Oldcorn / westernstandard - Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first budget has accomplished a near-impossible feat in Ottawa.


Fiscal and economic policy debates


Other political and regulatory angles


Parliamentary vote battles


Social, housing and environmental impacts


Back to Top / Thursday, November 6, 2025, 8:23 am / permalink 15724 / 38 stories in 4 months


Mark Carney delivered a solid, unspectacular budget—with a few worrying red flags

Christopher Ragan / thehub - The post Mark Carney delivered a solid, unspectacular budget—with a few worrying red flags appeared first on The Hub.


Energy & Environmental Policy


Fiscal & Economic Impact

4 months / theglobeandmail


Political, Union & Regulatory Critiques

4 months / theglobeandmail


Regional & Sector Responses


Back to Top / Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 10:21 am / permalink 15697 / 57 stories in 4 months


Budget 2025: No commitment on emissions in Canada’s new climate strategy

Globalnews Digital / globalnews - The budget also doesn't mention possible incentive measures to encourage Canadians to lower their own emissions, such as reviving a subsidy for electric vehicle purchases.


Budget stalls transformative reforms, sparking investor disquiet


Lacking bold climate measures, critics question commitment


Miscellaneous updates and political commentary on the budget


Sweeping public service cuts unsettle government insiders


Back to Top / Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 6:22 pm / permalink 15668 / 17 stories in 4 months


Six of the federal budget’s under-the-radar proposals, from space launches to better weather forecasts

Stuart Thomson / nationalpost - Details are slim — literally one sentence in the 400-page budget document — but Canada looks to be joining the space race


Budget Criticism

4 months / theglobeandmail


CBC Cultural Initiatives


Innovation & Investment


Other Perspectives

4 months / theglobeandmail


Back to Top / Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 5:21 pm / permalink 15665 / 14 stories in 4 months


Read the full text of Canada’s 2025 federal budget from Prime Minister Mark Carney

National Post Staff / nationalpost - Read the full text of Prime Minister Mark Carney's first budget


Additional political commentary and full-text budget details.


Major defence, infrastructure, and tech investments shape national growth.


New immigration targets reflect changing population and policy priorities.


Tax cuts, banking reforms, and critiques drive budget dynamics.

4 months / theglobeandmail


Back to Top / Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 4:21 pm / permalink 15660 / 31 stories in 4 months


Federal budget 2025: Eight ways the budget affects your wallet, from vacant homes to student loans

Erica Alini / theglobeandmail - After talk of financial sacrifice, Carney’s first budget made no major benefits cuts or tax hikes


Fiscal Austerity and Reforms


Immigration, Aid, and Privatization


Public Service Job Cuts


Trade and Innovation Measures


Back to Top / Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 3:22 pm / permalink 15659 / 19 stories in 4 months


Liberals are set to deliver highly anticipated federal budget today

The Canadian Press / nationalobserver - The federal government is set to unveil its budget today — the Liberals' first fiscal update in almost a year and the first summary of Prime Minister Mark Carney's agenda since the party released its spring election platform.


Budget details and spending breakdown


Other policy tweaks


Political fallout and election drama


Project risks and oversight


Back to Top / Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 7:21 am / permalink 15640 / 23 stories in 4 months


EDITORIAL: Mark Carney’s budget plan is to spend ourselves rich

Postmedia News / torontosun - PM has already promised to outdo Trudeau government on deficit spending, arguing it's needed to boost Canada's economy


Carney's Bold Fiscal Redefinition


Political & Public Reaction


Program Spending Cut Decisions


Back to Top / Monday, November 3, 2025, 4:22 pm / permalink 15626 / 13 stories in 4 months


BUDGET 2025: What to look for in Mark Carney’s first budget

Bryan Passifiume / torontosun - Spending, inflation and debt interest — what should you look for in Tuesday's budget?


Alberta-Ottawa Fiscal Divide


Budget Critique and Analysis


Energy, Environment & Infrastructure


Political Tensions & Election Risks


Back to Top / Sunday, November 2, 2025, 6:21 pm / permalink 15597 / 15 stories in 4 months


The Liberals are set to unveil their new budget. Send in your questions for our experts

Bill Curry, Mark Rendell / theglobeandmail - Our experts will be answering reader questions on the budget’s biggest surprises and changes on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 11 a.m. EST

#politics #economicpolicy #canada #ottawa #liberalparty #budget #deficit #fiscalpolicy #minoritygovernment #spendingpriorities

Back to Top / Friday, October 31, 2025, 9:21 pm / permalink 15583 / 10 stories in 4 months


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Federal leaders attend vigil as Tumbler Ridge reels from mass shooting

A remote B.C. community mourns after a deadly mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge. Prime Minister Mark Carney and other federal leaders are travelling to attend a vigil while questions swirl about RCMP briefings, social-media misinformation linking transgender identity to violence has been debunked, and reporting digs into the suspect’s warning signs and the town’s troubled history. More...


Frank Stronach’s sex-assault trial begins as women prepare to testify

The sexual-assault trial of businessman Frank Stronach opened in Toronto amid delays, with prosecutors signalling witness testimony that alleges a pattern of sexual aggression. Multiple women are expected to recount incidents allegedly occurring in a room overlooking the waterfront as the court examines whether a wealthy employer abused power. More...


Missing rail fastenings blamed for GO train derailment near Union Station

Metrolinx says a failure of rail fastenings — missing screws — likely caused a GO train to derail just outside Toronto’s Union Station, triggering weeks of reduced service, infrastructure repairs and uncertainty over repair costs. The agency is offering refunds to affected riders as investigators and engineers assess the damage. More...


TSB says Pearson Delta crash probe still in analysis phase

Nearly a year after a Delta Air Lines jet crash-landed at Toronto Pearson, the Transportation Safety Board says investigators are still deep in examination and analysis, with no cause yet pinned down. The update outlines ongoing work on aircraft systems, flight data, and operational factors—so yes, the “what happened” report is still cooking. More...


Ontario Power Generation signs deal to build Port Hope nuclear reactor

Ontario Power Generation and the town of Port Hope have finalized a deal to build a large new nuclear reactor east of Toronto. Officials say the project would create roughly 1,700 direct local jobs and more than 10,000 jobs across the province, framing the venture as a major step for regional energy and employment. More...



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