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Carney Proposes Bold Economic Strategy Amid Recession Fears

4/7/2025

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Liberal Leader Mark Carney unveiled a bold strategy to shield Canada's economy from looming recession fears fueled by U.S. tariffs. His plan includes a 25% cut in RRIF withdrawals and a boost to the Guaranteed Income Supplement for seniors. In response, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre slammed Carney's previous policies, pushing for a resource project office to expedite approvals.

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Liberal Leader Mark Carney unveiled a bold strategy to shield Canada's economy from looming recession fears fueled by U.S. tariffs. His plan includes a 25% cut in RRIF withdrawals and a boost to the Guaranteed Income Supplement for seniors. In response, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre slammed Carney's previous policies, pushing for a resource project office to expedite approvals.