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, potentially costing a significant amount.

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.

Carney's government has suggested it may not follow the previously planned path of reducing the deficit to about $23 billion by the end of the 2029-30 fiscal year.

Carney has promised that his first budget will "meet this moment"

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

Author's summary: PM Mark Carney's first budget promises to be bold and ambitious.

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Sudbury.com Sudbury.com — 2025-11-04

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