Sat Apr 19 20:19:42 UTC 2025: ## Carney Unveils Plan for Military Buildup, Tax Cuts Amidst US Tensions

**OTTAWA** – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney launched his Liberal Party’s election platform Saturday, promising a blend of increased military spending, infrastructure investment, and tax cuts ahead of the April 28th federal election. The platform directly addresses escalating tensions with the United States, framing the need for stronger defence as crucial to maintaining Canadian sovereignty.

Carney, a former central banker, characterized the US under President Trump as an existential threat, claiming that Trump aims to “break us so that America can own us.” His plan includes surpassing the NATO target of 2% GDP on defence spending by 2030, with investments in submarines, drones, and icebreakers, alongside strengthened transatlantic security partnerships with European allies.

To fund this ambitious plan, Carney proposes cutting income taxes and streamlining federal spending, aiming for a balanced budget within three years. He insists that these cuts will target wasteful spending within the public service, while protecting key social programs like healthcare and pensions. A trade diversification fund is also proposed to reduce Canada’s reliance on the US market.

Carney’s main rival, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, also advocates for increased defence spending, though he plans to offset this by cutting foreign aid. The election will determine whether Carney’s vision for a stronger, more fiscally responsible Canada will prevail.

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