The first federal budget of Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to be bold and ambitious, with significant costs.
The previous fall economic statement in December 2024 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 may not follow this path, as they aim to reduce reliance on the United States amidst a trade war.
Carney has promised that his first budget will be bold, ambitious, and “meet this moment”
This budget will also serve as a confidence vote for the minority Liberal government.
Author's summary: PM Mark Carney's first budget is expected to be bold and costly.