Tories Ask for Halt in Spending as Former Bank of Canada Head Says Upcoming Budget ‘Likely to Be the Worst’

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has criticized the upcoming federal budget for its tens of billions in new spending, which he warned would continue increasing inflation for Canadians. His comments come as a former Bank of Canada governor says the upcoming budget “is likely to be the worst” at a time of high interest rates. “My message to Justin Trudeau is this, in one word: stop,” Mr. Poilievre told reporters April 16 on Parliament Hill. “Stop doubling housing costs, stop taxing our farmers and food when our single moms and seniors are going hungry, stop the inflationary deficits that are driving up interest rates and forcing Canadians to lose their homes.”...