Mark Carney's Liberal government plans to implement a middle-class tax cut and remove federal barriers to interprovincial trade by Canada Day, as part of a new budget. Legislation to achieve this will be introduced, along with measures to facilitate the free movement of goods, services, and workers across Canada.
A new cabinet, smaller than his predecessor's, will be appointed within two weeks, aiming for gender parity and regional representation. Parliament's recall is expected in late May, followed by a Throne Speech and budget approval.
Immediate trade and security negotiations with the U.S. are planned, addressing potential tariffs on auto parts. The G7 summit in June will be a focus, with an invitation extended to Ukrainian President Zelensky. Canada's substantial aid to Ukraine will continue.
The government aims to increase Canada's economy by $250 billion by removing trade barriers. A "First Mile Fund" will invest in transportation and transmission networks to link resource extraction sites.