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Poilievre demands tax cuts and deficit control, but projections show a $70B shortfall ahead of a crucial budget vote.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is pressuring Prime Minister Mark Carney to curb the federal deficit below $42 billion and reduce taxes on income, capital gains, carbon, and homebuilding.
He also calls for ending the federal fuel standard, labeling it an "inflation tax," and criticizes the government for maintaining Justin Trudeau's economic policies, arguing large deficits aren't investments.
These demands come as fiscal projections suggest the deficit could near $70 billion.
With the November 4 budget acting as a confidence vote, the minority Liberal government, requiring support from other parties to avoid an election, faces demands from the Bloc Québécois for $814 million in payments to Quebecers, increased health transfers, and expanded social programs.
The NDP is also pushing for more health care, housing, and unionized job creation.
The Liberals have previewed new initiatives, including an anti-fraud strategy, expanded border and RCMP staffing, a school food program, and a Canada Strong Pass.
Poilievre exige recortes de impuestos y control del déficit, pero las proyecciones muestran un déficit de $70 mil millones antes de una votación crucial del presupuesto.