Does Prime Minister Carney have the votes to pass his first budget, or could we be looking at another election?
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front burner27:00Mark Carney’s first high-stakes budget
On Tuesday, Canada’s Finance Minister will announce his long-awaited budget.
It is Mark Carney’s first time as Prime Minister and he arrives at a time of instability.
and uncertainty for the country. Trade negotiations with the United States are on pause and pressure continues to stimulate economic growth while cutting spending and making life more affordable for Canadians.
Carney’s minority government also needs the support of other parties to pass the budget. And if not, we could be facing another election.
Our guest is Rosemary Barton, CBC’s chief political correspondent.
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