8 d. ago Lorne Gunter: Carney's frugality claims contradicted by bloated federal deficit projection

The day after the House of Commons resumed sitting early this month, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre questioned Prime Minister Mark Carney on how large the federal deficit would be this year when the final figure is unveiled in November’s budget. Last year’s deficit turned out to be $61.9 billion when it was finally revealed last […]

Events

9 d. ago LILLEY: Time for bold action with Carney’s deficit numbers through roof

Canada’s federal deficit expected to hit $68.5B, about 33% more than last fiscal year's estimate

Transport

2 w. ago «Déficit excessif et comptabilité trompeuse»: Poilievre demande à Carney de cesser de «tenir en laisse» le directeur parlementaire du budget

Pierre Poilievre demande au premier ministre Mark Carney de cesser de «tenir en laisse» le directeur parlementaire du budget, Jason Jacques.

Politics

2 w. ago ‘You could fire him for telling the truth’: Poilievre calls for interim budget watchdog to be appointed to full term

The Liberals will table the federal budget on Nov. 4. and Carney has told Canadians to expect a 'substantial' deficit

Events

2 w. ago Le budget fédéral de 2025 sera finalement déposé début novembre

Le premier ministre Carney a déjà convenu qu’il enregistrerait pour 2025 un déficit qualifié de «substantiel».

Politics

2 w. ago Ottawa has a ‘deficit issue that has to be dealt with,’ Liberal says

The federal government says it expects to deal with a 'substantial' deficit as it returns, and plans to put forward proposals for potential changes to criminal laws.

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3 w. ago Letters: We should apply the Golden Rule to political opponents

Will Carney deliver promised budget cuts? VOTE IN OUR DAILY ONLINE POLL! CIVILITY NEEDED Not often do I find myself in agreement with Brian Lilley but this time I am. Calling various right-wingers Nazis, Fascists and right-wing nut jobs does nothing to improve the political discourse. Neither does calling left-wingers the radical left, libtards, or […]

Politics

3 w. ago Canadians back Carney’s deficit and defence plans, poll shows

(Bloomberg) — A slight majority of Canadians believe Prime Minister Mark Carney’s plan to run deeper deficits will grow the economy, accepting his argument that more spending is needed to emerge stronger from the US trade war. A poll by Nanos Research Group for Bloomberg News showed 53% of Canadians agreed the additional deficit expenditures […]

Events

3 w. ago Canadians Back Carney’s Deficit and Defense Plans, Poll Shows

A slight majority of Canadians believe Prime Minister Mark Carney’s plan to run deeper deficits will grow the economy, accepting his argument that more spending is needed to emerge stronger from the US trade war.

Events

3 w. ago Breakenridge: Alberta still focused on assigning blame rather than taking bold action

Danielle Smith clearly expects Ottawa to think big and act boldly, but is there something that precludes Alberta from doing the same?

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