Carney’s budget expected to be ‘consequential,’ as Canada faces unprecedented challenges from a volatile Trump, say politicos

Perrin Beatty, former president of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, says the government needs to give a clear indication to businesses what its plans are, and expects there will be some pretty tough news, as Canada's fights a trade war with the U.S.

Prime Minister Mark Carney, centre, with Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, left, Innovation Minister Mélanie Joly, second left, and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne at a press conference in the Commons foyer in the West Block on June 19, 2025.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY CHRISTOPHER GULY

August 11, 2025

Expect the fall federal budget to be “very consequential” and “quite major” given the “unprecedented challenge” Canada faces from United States President Donald Trump’s volatile and often hostile administration, says Perrin Beatty, former Canadian Chamber of Co...

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