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Yahoo
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- Yahoo
Carney government tables $486B spending plan
Prime Minister Mark Carney has previously said his government will not present a federal budget until the fall, but it's already spending money. David Akin looks at how the Liberals have tabled $468 billion in spending plans, and what's missing from the proposal.
Winnipeg Free Press
5 hours ago
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- Winnipeg Free Press
Five things from the first question period of Canada's 45th Parliament
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Mark Carney faced questions and criticisms from opposition parties during the first question period of Canada's 45th Parliament. Here's a quick look at how the first day went. — Elbows down? Former party leader Andrew Scheer led the Conservatives in the Commons Wednesday afternoon during Prime Minister Mark Carney's first-ever question period. In his opening remarks, Scheer, now the leader of the Opposition in the House, argued that Carney was 'elbows up' during the election campaign but had since brought them down. Carney said Canada's tariffs have a maximum impact on the U.S. and a minimal impact on Canada. Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet also pressed Carney on tariffs and said that while he ran on the issue during the campaign, there was no reference to tariffs in Tuesday's throne speech. Carney said the speech included words about transformation and that the Liberals have a 'daring plan' to respond to the crisis. — Hello from the other side Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre was excluded from question period today after losing his seat. In a press conference held in the foyer outside the House of Commons chamber before question period began, the Conservative leader told reporters he'd love to be in the chamber. Instead, it was Bruce Fanjoy, the new Liberal MP who defeated Poilievre in Carleton, on the inside. He even got a standing ovation, cheers and applause. Fanjoy said in his remarks that he'd never take the honour for granted, mirroring his previous comments about Poilievre's failures in representing his constituents. Those watching question period from the room included P.E.I. Premier Rob Lantz, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow and former Ottawa mayor Jim Watson. — The 'man with the plan' questioned over budget delay Throughout question period, Conservatives pushed back on the Liberals' plan to delay the release of a budget until the fall. Scheer questioned why Carney, the 'man with the plan and the guy we hire in a crisis,' wouldn't table a budget before going on 'summer vacation.' The prime minister quipped back that the 100-day plan released during the election by Pierre Poilievre – who he referred to as the 'former member for Carleton' – also didn't include plans to table a budget. Carney said his government's plan includes introducing legislation for 'nation-building projects' and one Canadian economy 'immediately.' — Everything old is new again? In the first few minutes of question period, Scheer made remarks about Carney's government not being much different from the previous one, including by saying that 'he didn't take long to pick up old Liberal habits of not being able to answer questions.' Answering a question about pipelines, Carney emphasized that his 'new' government is acting immediately to grow the economy, with his response receiving loud laughs from opposition parties. The Liberals were also pressed on energy, crime and housing during question period. MPs repeatedly mentioned the government's plans to cut taxes. — One is the loneliest number The NDP was only able to ask one question today after losing official party status and being reduced to just seven seats in last month's election. Without official party status, the seven NDP MPs are officially considered independents, and despite their small number, aren't even all able to sit together. Five are on one side, and two are on the other. Interim NDP Leader Don Davies, who said the speaker agreed to give the NDP seven questions per week in question period, used his allotted time Wednesday to push the government to bring Canada's jobless rate down and protect workers in the face of tariffs. — With files from Sarah Ritchie This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 28, 2025.
Sky News AU
5 hours ago
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- Sky News AU
Jeff Kennett warns ‘dysfunctional' Victorian Liberals face ‘extroadinary implosion' as fallout from Deeming-Pesutto case continues
Jeff Kennett has lamented the state of the Victorian Liberal Party, warning it is on the cusp of an 'extraordinary implosion' as the fallout from Moira Deeming's successful defamation battle against John Pesutto continues. Mr Pesutto is in a race against time to raise the $2.3 million needed to cover Ms Deeming's legal costs after a federal court found he had defamed his own MP as someone who 'associates with Nazis'. Liberals are divided on whether the party or its fundraising body, the Cormack Foundation, should cover the costs of the debt in order to prevent a by-election in Mr Pesutto's seat of Hawthorn – which could result in a Teal victory. Speaking to the Herald Sun on Wednesday, Mr Kennett said there was a complete absence of leadership in the party, labelling it 'dysfunctional'. 'Leadership is absent (and) they are prepared to bankrupt one of their own. What values does the party have when it won't embrace one of its own?' Mr Kennett said. 'Our members and volunteers deserve so much better.' Mr Pesutto has until Friday before bankruptcy proceedings begin. He will then have 21 days to either pay the amount owed, agree on a payment plan, or be declared bankrupt – an outcome that will result in his expulsion from parliament. Lawyers for Ms Deeming have also begun preparing to go after key Liberal figures who helped fund Mr Pesutto's legal case, taking advantage of a precedent that allows the successful party in a defamation case to recoup costs from the financial backers of the unsuccessful party. The Australian revealed earlier this week that Ms Deeming's lawyers had written a legal letter naming nine Liberal figures – including Mr Kennett and two other former premiers – as potential targets, if Mr Pesutto is unable to pay the $2.3 million owed. The letter sought further information about the contributions of Mr Kennett, former premiers Ted Baillieu and Dennis Napthine, and six other Liberal figures had made to Mr Pesutto's legal case. Mr Kennett is on the public record as having supported the Hawthorn MP, but the former premier has told The Australian he only made a 'token' contribution. 'My army training taught me you salute the uniform and support the leader, so when John (Pesutto) was under pressure, very early I made a token donation as a public gesture of supporting the leader,' the former Premier said. 'After that I had no idea or involvement in the conduct of the court case. It was a token donation.' Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Ms Deeming said there was 'no case except the one against John'. The Western Metropolitan MP took out a loan to fund her successful defamation battle, which the $2.3 million in costs and the $315,000 in damages Mr Pesutto has already paid are being used to cover. 'My lawyers ensured that when Mr Grugeon (NSW businessman Hilton Grugeon) generously agreed to loan me millions of dollars to defend myself against the campaign to destroy my life, he was fully aware of the fact that he could be held liable to pay for mine and Pesutto's costs if I lost and went bankrupt,' Ms Deeming said in a statement earlier this week. 'So I have no doubt that Mr Pesutto, being a lawyer himself, ensured that his financiers were aware of that same risk prior to accepting their support.' Mr Pesutto has embarked on a publicity tour since the costs order was issued, and on Monday he told Sky News Australia he was 'hopeful' of raising the money. 'I'm working with a number of potential supporters to try and raise that money,' he said. 'There are some hopeful signs that I can get there. 'I do want to meet that debt that I owe Ms Deeming, and I want to discharge the court's order, so I'm working very carefully to try and do that by the due date.' A GoFundMe page set up on his behalf has now raised more than $187,000, and reports late last week indicated he had also managed to raise an additional $500,000 from donors and supporters.
CTV News
5 hours ago
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- CTV News
Conservatives had a ‘leader problem,' not a ‘strategy problem': Liberal campaign director
Former Liberal national campaign co-director Andrew Bevan talks about when it became clear that the Liberals had a chance to win the 2025 federal election.
Toronto Sun
7 hours ago
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- Toronto Sun
Tories pledge to amend impending Liberal ways and means motion
Poilievre says his party wants changes to Liberal tax bill, including complete end to carbon taxes Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre listens to questions from journalists as he arrives on Parliament Hill for a meeting of the Conservative caucus following the federal election, in Ottawa, on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Photo by Justin Tang / THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — The Liberals are playing their song. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Speaking to reporters ahead of the first question period of the spring session, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said the Mark Carney Liberals' proposed tax cuts sound a little too familiar. 'We, the Conservatives, have been leading a crusade for lower taxes,' Poilievre said. 'When we proposed this, the Liberals said we were crazy — and now all of the sudden they are, at least in part, plagiarizing our policy proposals and adopting modified and watered-down versions of them.' Announced Tuesday after the throne speech, Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne tabled notice of an impending ways and means motion that'll introduce a slate of tax cuts, including their promised middle-class tax cut, eliminating the GST for first-time homebuyers for homes up to $1 million and striking the consumer carbon tax from Canadian law — eliminating the key policy point of the Justin Trudeau Liberals. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The new GST cut will save new homebuyers up to $50,000. RECOMMENDED VIDEO The Mark Carney Liberals borrowed heavily from the Conservative platform during this year's federal election, adopting policy proposals dismissed and often derided by the Trudeau Liberals. 'Their motion will partly eliminate the carbon tax, the GST of homes and give a very modest, very tiny income tax cut,' Poilievre said, pointing out the Liberal tax cut would only save families $840 a year — nearly a third of what Canadian renters pay monthly on average. 'Conservatives came here to fight for lower taxes and more purchasing power,' Poilievre said, adding they plan to amend the motion to eliminate the entire carbon tax, increase the breadth of the GST rebate on homes and make the income tax cut bigger in scope. 'We're also going to push for cuts in bureaucracy, consultants, corporate welfare and foreign aid, so that we can match the lost revenue with more spending in order to avoid adding to the deficit.' bpassifiume@ X: @bryanpassifiume Read More Toronto & GTA Canada Canada Tennis Music
