One expert says she is cautiously optimistic that the latest federal budget will spur business investment in Canada that will support growth and productivity.

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first federal budget looks to make Canada’s economy a more attractive place to invest, with billions of dollars for infrastructure and new tax opportunities for business.

Rachel Samson, vice-president of research at the Institute for Research on Public Policy, says the budget will have a positive impact on investment, but it remains to be seen how the plan will be executed.

The budget promises to enable $1 trillion in total investment, which it says could raise future gross domestic product and purchasing power for Canadians.

The budget plan also includes new tax credits, including a “productivity sup

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