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Ahead of budget, Poilievre urges Carney to end diesel taxes and cut spending

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Pierre Poilievre, leader of Canada’s opposition, is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to end taxes on diesel and cut government spending ahead of the budget announcement scheduled for Thursday. During a Sunday news conference, Poilievre cited Parliamentary Budget Officer projections showing $733 billion in additional debt over five years, including a $63.3-billion deficit forecast for 2026-27. He also called on Carney to reduce bureaucracy and foreign aid spending, cancel the ALTO high-speed rail project, and eliminate federal taxes on diesel until Canada Day.
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As of November 1, 2026, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to eliminate all federal taxes on diesel and cut wasteful spending ahead of the budget announcement scheduled for November 5. In a letter to Carney, Poilievre argues that suspending the GST on fuel until summer and permanently scrapping the fuel standard tax would significantly reduce costs for Canadians purchasing essentials like groceries or holiday items. The Parliamentary Budget Office projects a $63.3 billion deficit in fiscal year 2026-27, down from an earlier forecast of $71.8 billion, but still predicts rising deficits through 2029-30. Poilievre also calls for reducing bureaucracy and cancelling the ALTO high-speed rail project between Toronto and Quebec City to bring down inflation and taxes.

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The note from Champagne’s office said the slogan at the time was “a defining expression during a moment of profound change and uncertainty,” as the Lesage government was planning to build up hydroelectric resources and institutions that would support the economy.
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🔮 He went on to cite data from the Parliamentary Budget Officer, who projected $733 billion in additional debt in the next five years.

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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is reiterating his call for the federal government to end all taxes on diesel and cut wasteful spending as Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares to unveil his budget Thursday. asserted
Carney → reiterate → budget
“Conservatives are demanding that he (Carney) cut wasteful spending to bring down deficits, inflation and taxes so Canadians can afford a good life,” Poilievre said during a news conference Sunday. asserted
Poilievre → demand → conference
He went on to cite data from the Parliamentary Budget Officer, who projected $733 billion in additional debt in the next five years. asserted
who → go → years
That includes a $63.3-billion deficit in the 2026-27 fiscal year, down from a forecast $71.8 billion in the PBO’s June outlook. asserted
That → include → outlook
In a letter, Poilievre urged Carney to reduce the cost of government. asserted
Poilievre → urge → government
He wrote this should include cutting bureaucracy, wasteful foreign aid, and cancelling the ALTO high-speed rail project between Toronto and Quebec City. asserted
this → write → Toronto
The leader of the official opposition also called on Carney to “keep your promised debt anchors,” urging the prime minister to reduce the deficit until the budget is balanced. asserted
budget → call → deficit
The PBO has predicted the government will not meet its fiscal anchor of maintaining a declining deficit-to-GDP ratio; instead, the office expects the measure to rise in 2027-28 and 2029-30. asserted
measure → predict → 2027
“This budget should be judged against his promise to Canadians,” Poilievre said. asserted
Poilievre → judge → Canadians
Poilievre also called for the elimination of federal taxes on diesel until Canada Day and for Ottawa to suspend the GST on fuel until summer and scrap what he called the Fuel Standard Tax. asserted
he → call → what
Earlier this week, the federal government unveiled its title and theme for the upcoming budget, which Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne’s office said reflects a period of “profound change and uncertainty.” asserted
office → unveil → change
Titled “MASTERS OF OUR DESTINY: BUDGET 2026,” Champagne’s office said the title was inspired by the 1962 Quebec electoral campaign of then-premier Jean Lesage. asserted
title → title → Lesage
The note from Champagne’s office said the slogan at the time was “a defining expression during a moment of profound change and uncertainty,” as the Lesage government was planning to build up hydroelectric resources and institutions that would support the economy. asserted
that → say → economy
Ottawa’s latest budget comes as Carney’s government continues to rework Canada’s economy and trade relationships to reduce reliance on the U.S., amid ongoing tariffs and trade tensions. asserted
government → come → tariffs
As Poilievre outlined his demands Sunday, Carney released a statement saying he had a “good conversation” with President Donald Trump and the teams from both countries were going to work in the coming weeks towards a “mutually beneficial” trade deal. asserted
teams → outline → deal
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