The NDP says rather than take responsibility for the budget, Smith prefers to blame immigrants, oil
Net debt is expected to be $27.9 billion in 2026-27
The budget brings in a record deficit of $13.3 billion
Health care costs are coming in at $432.5M over budget
Overall outlook has improved from this time last year: Desjardins
S&P Global cites more spending and debt in decision
Feds' investment promises potential long-term payoff, no quick hit
The U.K. leader defended the decision to raise taxes, raise the minimum wage
The government was elected in a landslide victory in July 2024 on a promise not to raise taxes on income for working people
The deficit is projected at $12.4B, down from $13.6B