Canada’s Budget Passed, Averting New Elections

In a closely watched vote, Canada’s government passed a new national budget, pulling back from the edge of an early election. For the ruling party, getting this legislation through was make-or-break — it means they can press ahead with their agenda rather than face the immediate chaos of a national ballot. The margin was tight, which says a lot about where things stand in Parliament right now: a fragile balance of power that makes every vote count, and leaves the government walking a careful line as it tries to turn its financial plans into reality.