Carney rewrites the Liberals’ vision in a pro-growth budget for a post-NAFTA era

The historic budget will forever mark the end of Canada’s era of economic integration over 75 years with its erstwhile U.S. ally.

The budget presented by Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne embodies a business-focused, expansionist strategy, writes Les Whittington.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY LES WHITTINGTON

November 4, 2025

OTTAWA—Ten years of the Liberals’ progressive-minded, climate-focused crusade ended on Nov. 4 as Prime Minister Mark Carney affirmed his plan to revitalize the economy with a pro-growth budget centred on “nation-building” projects.The historic budget will for...

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