Carney Highlights Budget for a Crucial Time
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne began promoting their government's budget following its release. Carney hosted a post-budget event at a public transit yard in Ottawa on Wednesday morning.
Budget Designed for Global Challenges
Carney emphasized that the budget responds to a "crucial time" marked by global trade disruptions, significant divisions, and rapid technological advancements.
"These profound changes require a bold response, and that's what we got yesterday," Carney stated.
Strategic Focus and Spending Plans
The budget aims to position Canada as a global leader in manufacturing and construction industries while managing slower spending growth in the coming years.
Political and Business Engagement
- Nova Scotia MP Chris d'Entremont, who recently crossed from the Conservative caucus to the Liberals, joined Carney at the event.
- Finance Minister Champagne was scheduled to meet with business leaders in Montreal for an armchair discussion highlighting the government's plan.
- He intends to promote what he terms "generational, transformational investments."
Author's summary: The budget targets major global disruptions by pushing Canada toward leadership in manufacturing and controlled spending growth, backed by high-profile political and business support.