The House Budget week becomes caucus drama for the Conservatives
Nov 8, 2025
François-Philippe Champagne, the Federal Minister of Finance, defends his government's ambitious budget plan amid a surprising shift in the Conservative Party, with members crossing the floor and resigning. Andrew Scheer, the Conservative House Leader, outlines the party's staunch opposition to the budget, questioning its impact on affordability. Discussion includes whether the budget can stimulate business investment without aggravating economic concerns, as well as its broader implications for leadership and party morale within the Conservatives.
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USMCA Renewal Is Vital For FDI
- Foreign direct investment depends heavily on access to the U.S. market via USMCA renewal as much as domestic incentives.
- Goldy Hyder warns that uncertainty around USMCA renewal will deter investors regardless of Canadian incentives.
Fix Delivery, Not Just Cut Headcount
- The government plans to create agencies and executive interchange to bypass slow bureaucracy for major projects.
- Hyder stresses improving efficiency matters more than blunt staffing cuts.
Prioritize Youth Employment Programs
- Target youth employment with direct, multi-billion dollar programs to reduce anxiety and improve job prospects.
- Sahir Khan gives youth measures a clear thumbs up as focused, large-ticket investments.