Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Canada to Keep Trudeau-Era Tax Measures as Budget Looms
The Canadian government, under Prime Minister Mark Carney, is keeping some of the tax plans that were started by the previous leader, Trudeau.
They're tweaking small business taxes, and adjusting how some investments are taxed.
They are also looking at how non-profits report their finances.
The government is delaying the official budget until October.
This budget will prioritize spending on things like defense and housing, with a shift towards investments.
Experts believe the country will have a large budget deficit this year, meaning they'll spend more money than they bring in.
Canada's government will retain several tax measures from the Trudeau era.
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne released draft legislation for consultation.
The draft package includes changes to small business taxes, credits, and capital gains.
The federal budget, focusing on defense, housing, and investment, is delayed until October.
Economists predict Canada's fiscal position will worsen, with a deficit exceeding C$70 billion.
- Who
- Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne and Prime Minister Mark Carney's government.
- What
- Canada is retaining key tax measures from the Trudeau era and preparing for the October budget.
- When
- The draft legislation was released on Friday; the federal budget is delayed until October.
- Where
- Canada
- Why
- To balance continuity with change and reshape Canada’s fiscal trajectory towards investment-heavy spending.
Economic Outlook Concerns
Government's Perspective
Fiscal Health
Economic Outlook Concerns
Economists warn the fiscal position will worsen, exceeding C$70 billion.
Government's Perspective
Government is balancing continuity with change by retaining key measures.
- Finance Minister
- François-Philippe Champagne
- Budget Delay
- October
- Focus Areas
- Defense, Housing, Investment
- Projected Deficit
- Exceeding C$70 billion
- Consultation Period
- Until September 12