"Prime Minister Mark Carney's minority government narrowly survived a confidence vote on Monday as Canadian lawmakers endorsed a motion to begin debating his first federal budget a result that avoids the prospect of a second election in less than a year. The House of Commons voted 170-168 to advance study of the fiscal plan. While further votes are expected in the coming months, the slim victory signals that the budget is likely to be approved eventually."
"Carney has repeatedly cast the budget as a generational chance to reinforce Canada's economic resilience and to reduce reliance on trade with the US. The proposal includes a near doubling of Canada's deficit to 78.3 billion Canadian dollars ($55.5bn) with major outlays aimed at countering US trade measures and supporting defence and housing initiatives. The prime minister has insisted that higher deficit spending is essential to cushion the impact of US President Donald Trump's tariffs."
The House of Commons voted 170-168 to advance study of Budget 2025 after a handful of opposition abstentions, allowing the minority Liberal government to narrowly survive a confidence test and avoid a second election. The plan nearly doubles the deficit to 78.3 billion Canadian dollars and directs major outlays to counter US trade measures while supporting defence and housing initiatives. The budget aims to reduce reliance on US trade and fortify economic resilience against escalating US tariffs on automobiles, steel and aluminium. Further parliamentary votes are expected in coming months, with approval regarded as likely.
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