Tag: Budget 2024/2025
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How Budget Week Became a Political Nightmare for the Conservatives
Introduction: A Week in the Political Spotlight Budget week is traditionally a testing ground for opposition parties to critique government spending and highlight alternative priorities. For Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, this week’s budget cycle turned into a political pressure cooker, amplifying vulnerabilities and forcing rapid messaging on a stage where every line and line item…
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Canada’s Budget Sets Course to NATO’s 5% Spending Target
Canada’s Budget Signals a Shift Toward NATO’s 5% Target The federal budget released this week is prompting a pivot in how Canada approaches defense spending. For years, the Department of National Defence (DND) has operated in a careening budget environment, often reacting to immediate needs rather than planning for long-term readiness. The new budget framework…