2025 Federal Budget Prioritizes Major Infrastructure with $115 Billion Investment

2025 federal budget prioritizes major infrastructure with $115 billion investment

Capital spending, including the construction of homes and infrastructure, accounts for 58 per cent of this budget’s projected deficit. (Photo: Canada.ca) Prime Minister Mark Carney has tabled the 2025 federal budget, titled Canada Strong: Budget 2025, which sees Ottawa prioritizing capital projects and spending in an aim to build resiliency and infrastructure across the country. Prime Minister Carney’s budget projects a $78.3 billion total defic…

Federal budget includes $115B investment for infrastructure projects

The federal government announced significant commitments to infrastructure, housing, and productivity in the its 2025 budget. “The global uncertainty we are facing demands bold action to secure Canada’s future. Budget 2025 is an investment budget. We are making generational investments to meet the moment and ensure our country doesn’t just weather this moment but thrives in it. This is our moment to build Canada Strong and our plan is clear – we…

Federal budget draws criticism from Conservatives over deficit and rural funding

The federal budget unveiled $1 trillion in investments over five years, including infrastructure funds, housing supports, and an operating deficit projected at nearly $78 billion for 2025-26. Rural regions could see benefits from planned infrastructure and innovation supports aimed at remote and less-urban communities. But Conservative MP for Northumberland–Clarke Philip Lawrence says experience raises concerns about how well these funds will re…