
Prime Minister Mark Carney responds to an opposition question following his response to the throne speech in the House of Commons, May 29, 2025 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

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The Liberal government released its spending plan this week and Prime Minister Carney said the higher expenditures compared to predecessor Justin Trudeau’s government are needed to boost private spending.
The Conservatives, who have been critical of the Liberals for not tabling a budget in the spring, noted that the document shows an 8 percent increase compared to spending under Trudeau.