'I don't know what'll happen': Young Canadians anxiously await federal budget after Carney warns of 'sacrifices'

Canadian Students Anxiously Await Federal Budget

Many students across Canada are concerned about affordability as the federal budget is set to be tabled. The youth unemployment rate has risen to almost 15% in September, according to Statistics Canada.

A student at Carleton University, Graham Baskin, is worried about his future after Prime Minister Mark Carney warned of "challenges" and "sacrifices" in the upcoming budget.

"We all want a reliable future at this stage in our lives," said Baskin.

Students like Baskin are anxiously awaiting the federal budget, which will be tabled on Tuesday.

Author's summary: Canadians await budget amid concerns.

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National Post National Post — 2025-11-03

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