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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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Trump Unveils Sweeping Gaza Peace Blueprint with Global Oversight

A Trump economic development plan to rebuild and energize Gaza will be created by convening a panel of experts.

U.S. President Donald J. Trump has announced a 20-point comprehensive peace plan aimed at ending the devastating Gaza war, which has claimed tens of thousands of lives and left the enclave in ruins. Standing alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, Trump outlined a framework that combines an immediate ceasefire, hostage exchanges, humanitarian relief, and long-term reconstruction.

Under the proposal, all hostages held in Gaza—alive or deceased—would be returned within 72 hours of Israel’s acceptance. In exchange, Israel would release over 1,900 Palestinian prisoners, including women and children. The plan also calls for Hamas to disarm and relinquish political control, with members offered amnesty or safe passage abroad if they renounce violence.

A temporary technocratic Palestinian administration, supported by international experts, would govern Gaza during a transitional period. Oversight would be provided by a newly created “Board of Peace” chaired by Trump, with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair among its members. This body would coordinate aid, infrastructure rebuilding, and economic development initiatives.

The plan has drawn mixed reactions worldwide. Netanyahu endorsed it as a path to dismantle Hamas’ military capabilities, while the Palestinian Authority welcomed it as a step toward unifying Palestinian institutions and advancing a two-state solution. Hamas, however, has yet to formally accept, with internal divisions complicating its response.

Supporters argue the initiative offers the best chance in years to halt the bloodshed and rebuild Gaza. Critics warn that requiring Hamas’ disarmament could stall progress and risk prolonging the conflict. For now, the world watches closely as both sides weigh whether this ambitious plan can finally deliver peace to Gaza.


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