Here’s what you need to know as the Liberals table Budget 2026
The plan includes a $36 billion productivity tax break and new borrowing as Ottawa seeks more private investment and stronger growth.
- On Thursday, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne tabled Budget 2026 in the House of Commons, presenting measures designed to fortify Canada's economy against U.S. trade aggression and other global shocks.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney's government framed the fiscal plan under the banner "Maîtres chez nous," or "masters of our destiny," prioritizing big capital infrastructure projects to strengthen long-term economic resilience.
- Budget 2026 includes the $36 billion "productivity mega deduction" encouraging equipment investment over five years, while CFIB Director Jonathan Galgay urged lowering the small business tax rate to 6 per cent.
- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criticized the government's deficit spending, calling on Carney to curb "out-of-control spending" as members of Parliament prepare for weeks of legislative debate.
- Democrats taking control of the United States Congress in January may introduce legislation to rein in President Donald Trump's tariffs, potentially affecting Ottawa's ongoing trade diversification strategy.
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Churchill Falls expected to be a key topic as Liberals prepare to table federal budget today - NTV: Newfoundland and Labrador's Most Trusted News Source
The federal Liberal government is set to table its 2026 budget today, with major infrastructure investments, economic growth and affordability expected to be among the key priorities. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will deliver the budget in the House of Commons this afternoon. The document is expected to outline the government’s spending priorities, deficit projections and […] The post Churchill Falls expected to be a key topic as…
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