Tag: Budget
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What to Expect in Carney’s First Budget: A Closer Look at the Deficit, Cuts, and Priorities
What to Expect from Carney’s First Budget As Prime Minister Mark Carney and his finance minister prepare to unveil the first budget under their administration, observers are focused on three central questions: how large the deficit will be, where cuts will land, and what priorities will shape the fiscal plan. After weeks of spending announcements…
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Poilievre Won’t Say If Conservatives Will Strike Down Budget
Headlines Ahead of the Budget: Poilievre Keeps Stance Veiled As Canada readies for the Liberal government’s anticipated federal budget, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has stopped short of committing to oppose or support the measure. In a period of intense political debate, Poilievre said he would not weigh in on the budget until he has read…
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Carney’s First Budget: What to Expect on Budget Day
Setting the Scene: A New Era in Budget Planning As Carney unveils his first budget, the political and economic nerves are taut. After weeks of anticipation and a steady drip of spending announcements from the federal government, the main question remains: how large will the deficit be, and where will the axe fall? The budget…
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What Carney’s First Budget Could Include: A Roadmap for Fiscal Repair
What to expect from Carney’s first budget As the nation braces for Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first budget, the big question on everyone’s mind is not just what will be spent, but how the government plans to reuse public funds to steady growth and control the deficit. After weeks of federal spending announcements, analysts expect…
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Public service braces for billions in spending cuts ahead of Tuesday’s budget
Overview: A Budget on the Brink Public servants across the country are bracing for Tuesday’s federal budget, where Prime Minister Mark Carney’s rhetoric about austerity will be translated into concrete numbers. With billions of dollars earmarked for potential savings, unions and civil service bodies anticipate significant reductions that could reshape jobs, programs, and the delivery…
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Albanese’s salad days under the spectre of stagflation and rising bills
Introduction: A Prime Minister in an economy of mixed signals Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spent much of his tenure juggling political wins with the stubborn realities of an economy grappling with slow growth and rising living costs. As he steps off ceremonial aircraft following a recent overseas trip, the public conversation returns to a…
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Uganda Parliament Approves Shs11 Trillion Loan, Debt Hit Shs127 Trillion
Uganda Approves a New Shs11 Trillion Loan In a rapid series of parliamentary sessions, Uganda’s lawmakers approved a new loan totaling roughly Shs11 trillion, marking a significant increase in the country’s public borrowing. The approval comes just days after a prior tranche pushed the total loan commitments higher, setting the stage for a public debt…
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Energy minister hints at support for carbon capture in climate strategy, no emissions cap
Overview: A sneak peek before the budget release As nations pace their climate agendas, a key minister dropped early hints about a major pillar in the forthcoming climate competitiveness strategy. Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson signaled that carbon capture initiatives are set to receive government backing, even as the plan stops short of…
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Energy minister signals carbon capture support in climate strategy, no emissions cap
Overview: A Climate Strategy Take Shape Ahead of Budget As Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares to unveil a sweeping climate competitiveness strategy in Tuesday’s budget, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson offered a rare preview. His comments signal a stronger emphasis on carbon capture and storage (CCS) as a core tool in reducing emissions,…
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Reeves eyes income tax rise and prostate screening savings
Reeves weighs a 2p income tax rise in the Budget Chancellor-in-waiting Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering a modest 2p rise in income tax as part of the upcoming Budget. While early-stage plans are still under discussion in Westminster, the move would mark a notable shift in fiscal policy and could be aimed at shoring up…