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The Liberal government is arguing that tax changes, cultural supports and billions of dollars aimed at stoking investment in Budget 2026 will give Canada the freedom to shape its own…Full Caption

In the 2026 federal budget, Ottawa is taking a bet that a spending boost will deliver future economic gains. Through tax cuts and other business supports, the budget aims to boost private-sector investment and major nation-building projects, including doubling the capacity of Canada’s energy grid.

Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s 2026 budget outlines $151.5-billion in new spending over five years compared with the spring economic update.

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