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Children and families listen as Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during an announcement at a community centre in Ottawa, on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.
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Budget 2025: What the federal Liberals are pitching in their upcoming budget
Published 12:44 PDT, Fri October 10, 2025
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The federal government has started previewing items that will be included in the federal budget set to be introduced on Nov. 4.
Here is a running list of what's been announced by the Liberals ahead of budget day.
Oct. 10: Prime Minister Mark Carney and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne hold a press conference to preview three programs in the upcoming federal budget. The Liberals say the Canada Revenue Agency will prepare pre-filled tax returns for more low-income people with simple tax situations to ensure they get access to benefit programs.
Oct. 10: Carney announces the government will make the national school food program permanent with $216 million in annual funding.
Oct. 10: Carney says his government is reviving the "Canada Strong pass" for the holiday season and next summer. That program, which was part of the Liberals' election platform and was launched last summer, offers free admission to parks and museums and discounts for young adults travelling on Via Rail.
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