Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to meet Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre today to discuss the upcoming federal budget, according to Conservative Party sources. The meeting comes at a crucial time as Ottawa faces mounting pressure over spending priorities, inflation, and affordability challenges across the country.
Conservative officials said the discussion will focus on the government’s fiscal approach, including deficit control, tax relief, and measures to ease the cost of living for Canadians. The party has repeatedly urged the Carney government to “end wasteful spending” and adopt what it calls a more disciplined economic plan.
While both sides have sharply differing views on taxation and government spending, aides from both camps suggest the meeting could open the door for limited cooperation on certain areas such as productivity, energy transition, and housing supply.
Prime Minister Carney’s office has not released details of the agenda but emphasized that the meeting is part of ongoing efforts to engage with all political parties on national priorities. “The Prime Minister believes dialogue is essential to shaping a responsible budget that supports growth and fairness,” a government source said.
Today’s meeting marks one of the most closely watched political exchanges of the year, as the government prepares to unveil a budget expected to balance fiscal restraint with continued investments in green infrastructure and innovation.