Canada narrowly approves Carney's first federal budget

Canada narrowly approves Prime Minister Mark Carney's C$78 billion federal budget with a vote of 170-168, averting an early election for the minority Liberal government. The budget faced criticism from opposition MPs like Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre for lacking measures to address affordability concerns. Green Party leader Elizabeth May's crucial support was based on assurances from Carney on supporting Canada's climate targets. Carney defends the budget as a "generational investment" to boost Canada's economy.