Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has revealed his campaign platform, outlining his plans to cut taxes, increase defence spending, and invest in infrastructure while still cutting overall government spending. This comes amidst tensions with the United States under President Donald Trump, whom Carney vows to stand up against to protect Canada’s sovereignty.
Carney, who took office after Justin Trudeau’s resignation, presented his Liberal Party’s plan ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections. The main point of contention in the elections will be whether Carney’s party retains power or if the Conservatives, led by Pierre Poilievre, take over.
According to Carney, investing more in infrastructure and defence is crucial given the current economic crisis. His plan includes boosting defence spending to surpass the NATO target of 2 percent of GDP by 2030, acquiring more submarines, drones, and icebreakers, and collaborating with European partners on transatlantic security.
While Poilievre also calls for increased defence spending, he proposes offsetting it with cuts to foreign aid. However, Carney aims to balance the budget within three years through cuts in federal public service spending while protecting healthcare and pensions.
Carney emphasized the need for Canada to assert its independence from the US and to diversify trade opportunities away from the US market. He believes that bold investments in the economy are necessary to seize the opportunities available.
Overall, Carney’s campaign platform focuses on strengthening Canada’s economic and military capabilities while addressing the challenges posed by strained relations with the United States.
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