Andrew Lawton on Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 1

In the House of Commons on November 20th, 2025. See this statement in context.

Bill C-15 Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 1Government Orders

November 20th, 2025 / 1:05 p.m.

Conservative

Andrew Lawton Conservative Elgin—St. Thomas—London South, ON

Mr. Speaker, the President of the Treasury Board said the government is “spending less to invest more”. The Prime Minister said the deficit would be capped at $62 billion, but this budget has it at $78 billion. Is 78 more or less than 62?

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