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Canada's Deficit Soars: $130 Billion Spending Plan Unveiled

5/12/2025

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Prime Minister Mark Carney's government plans to boost federal spending by $130 billion over four years, increasing projected deficits by 71%.
The current fiscal year anticipates a $62.3 billion deficit, raising concerns from Fitch Ratings about potential credit downgrades.
The Bank of Canada warns that a prolonged U.S. trade war could harm Canada's economy, risking unemployment and credit issues.
Statistics Canada reports a rise in the national unemployment rate to 6.9%, the highest since January 2017, excluding pandemic years.
Carney's strategy prioritizes capital projects to stimulate economic growth, mirroring some approaches of the previous Trudeau administration.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney's government plans to boost federal spending by $130 billion over four years, increasing projected deficits by 71%.
The current fiscal year anticipates a $62.3 billion deficit, raising concerns from Fitch Ratings about potential credit downgrades.
The Bank of Canada warns that a prolonged U.S. trade war could harm Canada's economy, risking unemployment and credit issues.
Statistics Canada reports a rise in the national unemployment rate to 6.9%, the highest since January 2017, excluding pandemic years.
Carney's strategy prioritizes capital projects to stimulate economic growth, mirroring some approaches of the previous Trudeau administration.