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MPs return to House of Commons today

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 15 Sep, 2025 08:27 AM

Members of Parliament return to the House of Commons today as Prime Minister Mark Carney has signalled the fall budget's deficit will be bigger than last year's — partly because of U.S. tariffs and the government's response.

The prime minister did not cite a specific dollar figure for the projected deficit during a news conference in Ottawa Sunday.

Budget issues will likely be a key topic when Carney squares off against Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre in question period.

Poilievre is returning to the House of Commons after winning a seat in an Alberta byelection last month after being defeated in his longtime Ottawa-area riding in April's general election.

Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon is set to outline the Liberal government's fall priorities this morning.

Picture Courtesy: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

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