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  "id": 18374940,
  "title": "Budget 2026 by the numbers: Key figures in the Liberals’ spending plan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/budget-2026-by-the-numbers-key-figures-in-the-liberals-spending-plan",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T21:11:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/2026/11/05/budget-2026-by-the-numbers-key-figures-in-the-liberals-spending-plan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the Liberal government's 2026 budget, a total of $142.1 billion is allocated for new spending and tax breaks. This amount represents an increase from the $3 billion projected deficit for 2026-27, compared to the April economic update. The budget aims to admit 380,000 permanent residents and 370,000 temporary residents annually from 2027 to 2029. Additionally, $50 billion will be invested in expanding Canada's electricity grid, while 55,000 new electric vehicle chargers are planned by 2032. The federal government intends to spend $1.2 billion to extend funding agreements with provinces and territories for mental health and addictions services, as well as home and community care. Furthermore, Transport Canada will receive an additional $55.3 million over two years to support digital trade processes and help businesses become more competitive. CBC/Radio-Canada will see a $300 million increase in funding, along with $600 million for immediate support of Canadian content production. The term \"sovereign\" or \"sovereignty\" is mentioned 110 times throughout the budget document.",
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  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Canada’s military and spy agency are getting spending boosts in Budget 2026",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/canadas-military-and-spy-agency-are-getting-spending-boosts-in-budget",
        "published": "2026-11-05T21:11:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CityNews",
        "title": "Budget raises questions about defence spending targets after 2030",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/budget-raises-questions-about-defence-spending-targets-after-2030-18381476",
        "published": "2026-11-05T21:23:11.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}