Carney Uses Oil Revenue for Canadian Budget

Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a federal budget allocating windfall oil revenue toward infrastructure and tax incentives. The spending aims to boost productivity and reduce economic dependence on the United States while keeping core fiscal goals intact.

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FILE PHOTO: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a joint press conference with European Parliament President Roberta Metsola (not pictured) after his address at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, September 17, 2026. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo

Canada unveiled a C$158.3B ($113.2B) fiscal package on Thursday, leveraging windfall West Texas Oil revenues to fund infrastructure and tax incentives over five years. The budget preserves core fiscal targets while seeking to reduce reliance on the United States following prolonged trade friction.