Breaking Down Canada’s Budget: What You Really Need to Know

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Prime Minister Mark Carney has finally released his long-awaited federal budget and it’s making waves. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s first budget includes massive new spending, deep cuts to the public service, and a $78 billion deficit for 2025-26. Join David Leis live with former MP Dorothy Dobbie and former Stephen Harper speechwriter Nigel Hannaford, insiders who know what a real budget should look like. They break down the numbers, reveal what’s missing, and explain why this budget could change everything for Canada. Will this budget restart Canada's economic future?

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