Poilievre says the lack of a federal budget sends a ‘bad signal’ to investors

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the lack of a federal budget sends “a bad signal” to investors and credit rating agencies.

Poilievre told a press conference on Parliament Hill today that he wants Prime Minister Mark Carney to “steal his ideas” and offered to help him draft a federal budget.

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The Conservative leader listed off policies his party campaigned on in the recent election, such as cutting what he calls “wasteful” spending on consultants and foreign aid.

Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said yesterday that the government will not put forward a fiscal plan until after the fall economic update.

The Liberal government says it plans to introduce a “middle class tax cut” and focus on the May 27 throne speech.

Carney signed a decision note after Wednesday’s cabinet meeting instructing the CRA to begin preparing for a one per cent reduction to the lowest income tax bracket on July 1.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 15, 2025.

David Baxter, The Canadian Press