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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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Tensions Rise as Smith’s Alberta Next Tour Concludes in Calgary

 

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces proposed changes to several pieces of democratic process legislation in Edmonton on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.


Premier Danielle Smith’s Alberta Next panel wrapped up its cross-province tour Monday night with a fiery town hall in Calgary, where more than 1,100 people gathered to debate the province’s future direction.

The panel, launched earlier this year following Prime Minister Mark Carney’s federal election win, has been consulting Albertans on six proposals aimed at increasing provincial autonomy. These include creating an Alberta-run pension plan, establishing a provincial police force, and taking greater control over immigration.

While the Calgary crowd largely supported the proposals in straw polls, the event was marked by moments of sharp dissent. A high school student criticizing government policy had his microphone cut off, sparking backlash from attendees. Heated exchanges also broke out among audience members, underscoring the deep divisions over Alberta’s relationship with Ottawa.

Despite the tension, Smith emphasized that some proposals may move forward without a referendum, while others could be put directly to voters. The panel will now review feedback from the tour and an upcoming telephone town hall before deciding next steps.

The Calgary meeting capped a summer of often boisterous gatherings across the province, reflecting both strong support for greater autonomy and growing frustration with federal-provincial relations.


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