The first federal budget presented by Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to be bold and ambitious, with significant potential costs.
The previous economic statement in December 2024 projected a $48.3 billion deficit for 2024-25, aiming to reduce it to $23 billion by 2029-30.
Carney's government, focused on reducing reliance on the United States amid a trade war, may not follow the previously outlined path.
Carney has promised that his first budget will be bold, ambitious, and “meet this moment”
This budget also serves as a confidence vote in the minority Liberal government.
Author's summary: PM Mark Carney's first budget is expected to be bold and costly.