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Budget 2026: Attracting investment or unaffordable spending?

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Chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton speaks with Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne about the Liberals’ goals to improve affordability and address external threats to Canada by attracting investment as part of their new budget. Then, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre highlights his concerns with the spending outlined in the Liberals’ plan. Finally, Kristina Kennedy explains why the federal budget falls short for a single mom living with a disability.

Chapters:

00:00 - Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne

10:23 - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre

20:58 - Kristina Kennedy, single mother living with a disability

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