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Talking ‘bout my generational investment: Why the federal budget fails to meet the moment
Budget 2025 featured talk of “generational investments” and proclaimed a headline number of $1 trillion in combined new public and private investment over five years.…
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Manitoba is worse off thanks to the new federal budget
The budget tabled by the federal government on November 4 sets out a path that will worsen income inequality in Manitoba and squeezes the provincial…
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The path to prosperity set out in budget 2025 leaves millions behind
The millions struggling to pay their rent and put food on the table were looking for relief in budget 2025—and they were disappointed.
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Will the feds’ climate climb down placate petro-province premiers?
Perhaps lost in yesterday’s federal budget news dominated by job cuts and military spending is the extent to which the federal government is also abandoning…
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2025 federal budget analysis roundup
This page exists to bring together progressive policy organizations’ responses to the 2025 federal budget. Keep an eye on this page, as it will continue…
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Post-election budget could plunge Canada into another federal election
With so much on the line, the newly elected federal government has tabled a budget that, in many ways, could pass as a Conservative budget.
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Budget cuts by stealth: Letting programs “sunset” to cut costs won’t be painless
The feds will quietly “sunset” programs as part of their cost-cutting in the November 4, 2025 budget. Quiet cuts can still hurt.
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Alternative federal budget 2026: Health equity
What the Canadian government should do on health equity. Because true independence needs a new economic model.
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Alternative federal budget 2026: Acknowledgements
Many people contributed to this unique Canadian effort. Because true independence needs a new economic model.
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Alternative federal budget 2026: Seniors’ and long-term care
What the Canadian government should do on seniors’ and long-term care. Because true independence needs a new economic model.
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Alternative federal budget 2026: Artificial intelligence
What the Canadian government should do on artificial intelligence. Because true independence needs a new economic model.
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Budget fédéral alternatif 2026 : Éducation postsecondaire
Ce que le gouvernement canadien devrait faire en matière d’éducation postsecondaire. Une véritable indépendance exige un nouveau modèle économique.
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