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What the Latest Budget Update Misses

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What the Latest Budget Update Misses
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne make their way to the House of Commons before delivering the spring economic update on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on April 28, 2026. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang
Bryan Brulotte
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There is a difference between governing and describing governance. One is rooted in execution, trade-offs, and discipline. The other is messaging. The most recent federal budget update from Prime Minister Mark Carney and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne leans heavily toward the latter. It is polished, deliberate, and carefully framed. But it does not withstand scrutiny.

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Bryan Brulotte
Bryan Brulotte
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Bryan Brulotte is chairman of Sterling-Trust, a private equity firm based in Ottawa, Canada. He holds a doctorate in business and brings more than four decades of experience spanning military service and senior roles in the private and public sectors.