Uncertain Budget Victory for Carney's Liberals
With Budget Day approaching, it is unclear whether Mark Carney's Liberals will maintain the confidence of the House and keep the Government afloat.
The Government is signaling its intent to succeed, but a narrow victory by Christmas may prove pyrrhic, as it could be a lost chance for Carney to secure a majority mandate.
- The Bloc Québécois will oppose the budget unless its six demands are met.
- Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives have set conditions: a deficit below $42 billion, sweeping tax cuts, and an end to industrial carbon pricing.
- The New Democrats may provide relief, but could see an election as a path back to official party status.
A pyrrhic budget victory could land Carney in the legislative hurt.
Author's summary: Carney's Liberals face uncertain budget victory.