Does Carney’s big budget fail to meet the moment?

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer analyze the 2026 federal budget, examining whether Prime Minister Mark Carney has distinguished himself from his predecessor’s big-spending record. They discuss the continued growth in government spending, the accumulation of debt through off-balance sheet mechanisms, and the budget’s lack of tough choices despite claims of national crisis. They also explore whether this represents a missed opportunity for transformative policy reform and questions the political strategy behind such a cautious, conventional budget.

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Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts

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