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Federal budget News Archive

Fletcher Baragar, an economics professor at the University of Manitoba, says Canada should join forces with other nations facing Trump tariff threats — like Mexico, China and potentially the European Union — in order to strengthen economic ties over the next four years. (Karen Pauls/CBC)

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CBC: Federal Budget 2025 Economic Analysis

November 5, 2025 — 
Dr. Fletcher Baragar, Associate Head - Economics & Society speaks with guest host Laurie Hoogstraten about the new Federal Budget, its projected deficit, proposed spending, and what it means for Canadians and Manitoba in areas like jobs, housing, and economic growth.

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CTV News: Reaction to the federal budget

November 5, 2025 — 
Dr. Christopher Adams, Adjunct professor of political science, discusses his thoughts on the announcement

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Portrait of Adam King, Labour Studies

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CBC: Civil service employees in Manitoba brace for federal budget amid fears of workforce cuts

November 4, 2025 — 
Dr. Adam King, assistant professor of labour studies at the University of Manitoba, said what the Carney government has signalled thus far does not hint at public austerity measures in the traditional sense of cuts across the board

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An aerial view of the University campus overlooking the Admin building, taken in Fall 2016.

Media Advisory: Federal Budget 2025 ‌ ‌

October 31, 2025 — 
University of Manitoba experts for media to consider for their Federal budget 2025 coverage on Nov. 4 and Nov. 5. Topics and availability listed below:

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