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Carney's Budget Sparks Backlash Over Climate Inaction

11/10/2025

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The Liberal government led by Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled its first budget, criticized for lacking climate action.
Carney warned about climate change's existential risks.
Critics say the budget signals a retreat from Canada's Paris obligations, with electric vehicle mandates and emissions caps rolled back.
Alberta's push for pipelines is seen as favoring fossil fuels, raising concern among environmentally conscious voters.

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The Liberal government led by Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled its first budget, criticized for lacking climate action.
Carney warned about climate change's existential risks.
Critics say the budget signals a retreat from Canada's Paris obligations, with electric vehicle mandates and emissions caps rolled back.
Alberta's push for pipelines is seen as favoring fossil fuels, raising concern among environmentally conscious voters.