Canada unveils C$142 bn 'Masters of our Destiny' budget, seeks to reduce US reliance

Canada has unveiled C$142 billion (₹9,48,416 crore) five-year budget measures titled "Masters of Our Destiny" to become "more independent", PM Mark Carney said as Canada seeks to reduce its US reliance. The goals include doubling exports to non-US markets by 2035 and plans to end homelessness. The measures are largely funded by better-than-expected revenues, driven primarily by higher oil prices.