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Carney's First Budget: Major Cuts and Tax Revisions Ahead

11/4/2025

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The first budget from Prime Minister Mark Carney includes significant cuts and a revised tax structure.
The budget aims to foster competition amid a U.S.-Canada trade war.
The budget emphasizes 'sacrifices' and 'generational investments.'
The Liberals require opposition support to pass the budget and face scrutiny over a projected deficit of $70–$100 billion.

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Story summary

The first budget from Prime Minister Mark Carney includes significant cuts and a revised tax structure.
The budget aims to foster competition amid a U.S.-Canada trade war.
The budget emphasizes 'sacrifices' and 'generational investments.'
The Liberals require opposition support to pass the budget and face scrutiny over a projected deficit of $70–$100 billion.