Carney unveils campaign platform to invest in military and infrastructure, cut spending
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced plans to cut taxes, increase defence spending, and invest in infrastructure as part of his Liberal Party’s campaign platform. Carney, who took office after Justin Trudeau’s resignation, is facing a challenging election on April 28 against Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre.
Carney highlighted the importance of projecting economic strength and protecting Canada’s sovereignty, particularly in the face of strained relations with the United States under President Donald Trump. He emphasized the need for Canada to assert its independence and resilience in the face of threats from its southern neighbor.
The campaign plan includes boosting defence spending to exceed NATO targets, investing in infrastructure, and creating a trade diversification fund to support exporters. Carney aims to balance the budget within three years by cutting wasteful spending in the federal public service while safeguarding healthcare and pensions.
Carney’s approach contrasts with Poilievre’s proposal to offset increased defence spending with cuts to foreign aid, highlighting a key difference between the two candidates. Carney argues that Canada has been spending too much and investing too little, and his plan aims to address these imbalances while positioning Canada for economic growth and security in the future.
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