Carney seeks to fortify Canada against tariffs shocks in first federal budget

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils ambitious investment budget, aiming to transform the nation's economy and counter US tariffs. The budget projects a deficit increase, proposes significant cuts, and allocates funds for productivity, competitiveness, defense, and AI integration. With a Liberal government short of a majority, parliamentary approval is needed for this bold fiscal plan. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.