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Carney’s First Budget Signals a Generational Reset for Canada’s Finances

Prime Minister Mark Carney jokes with Minister of Finance and National Revenue Francois-Philippe Champagne as they greet families before participating in an announcement at a community centre in Ottawa, on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s inaugural budget is being framed as a turning point in Canada’s fiscal direction, marking a sharp departure from the spending patterns of recent years . Presented alongside Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne, the budget is not just a financial document but a statement of intent: to reshape the country’s economic priorities in the face of global uncertainty and domestic pressures. At the heart of the plan is a shift away from expansive spending toward what Carney has described as “tough choices” and “sacrifices.” The government has emphasized that Canada must “spend less to invest more” , signaling a reallocation of resources rather than an outright expansion of the deficit. This approach reflects Carney’s long-standing...
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Poilievre Sparks Debate With Claim Christians Face Most Hate-Based Violence

 

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre described church burnings in recent years as 'terrorist attacks' directed at Christians.


Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has ignited controversy after suggesting that Christians “may be the number one group” targeted by hate-based violence in Canada. His remarks came in response to a series of church burnings in Alberta and other recent attacks on Christian places of worship.

Speaking at a press event, Poilievre described the incidents as “terrorist attacks” and vowed that, if elected, his government would impose tougher penalties for crimes such as arson against religious institutions. “One hundred churches have been burned,” he said, adding that Christians may be the leading victims of hate crimes, though he acknowledged it is “not politically correct to say that”.

However, Statistics Canada data paints a different picture. In 2023, the majority of reported hate crimes targeting religion were directed at Jewish communities (70 percent) and Muslim communities (16 percent). By comparison, incidents against Catholics and other Christian groups were significantly lower, though there was a spike in 2021 following revelations about unmarked graves at former residential school sites.

Poilievre’s comments have fueled debate over the perception of religious persecution in Canada, highlighting the tension between political rhetoric and statistical evidence.


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