Political reactions were mixed in and around Quinte after Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne presented his first federal government budget on Tuesday in Ottawa.

‘Budget 2025: Canada Strong’ delivered in the House of Commons calls for $141 billion in new spending and a $78.3 billion deficit for the fiscal year ahead, nearly double that of the $42 billion deficit by the former Liberal government in 2024.

Flanked by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Champagne framed the document as an “investment budget” as he addressed Parliament.

“The global uncertainty we are facing demands bold action to secure Canada’s future. Budget 2025 is an investment budget. We are making generational investments to meet the moment and ensure our country doesn’t just weather this moment but thrives i

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