Canadians want reassurance, not austerity, from federal budget: New poll

David Coletto: And that’s where the paradox lies for Poilievre. The more he turns the deficit into a national emergency, the more he risks driving voters toward the candidate who feels safer and steadier—Carney. I think that’s why we are hearing more about an “affordability budget” than a “massive deficit.”

If Canadians believe we’re in a fiscal crisis, many will default to the leader they trust to handle tough choices with care. That’s not always the loudest voice in the room; it could be the one who’s been a central banker for two G7 countries…