Mark Carney’s Liberal Government to Table First Budget
The minority Liberal government, led by Mark Carney, will table its first budget today, with Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne indicating that there should be no "surprises" for opposition parties.
The budget is expected to be tabled around 4 p.m. on Tuesday. In a pre-budget tradition, Champagne purchased new shoes from Boulet Boots in Saint-Tite, Que., a family-owned business that specializes in cowboy boots.
There should be no "surprises" for opposition parties, whose support he has not secured.
- The budget will be tabled around 4 p.m. on Tuesday.
- Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne bought new shoes from Boulet Boots in Saint-Tite, Que.
- Boulet Boots is a family-owned business that specializes in cowboy boots.
Author's summary: Liberal government tables first budget today.