Government of Canada seeks $22.1B for defence, icebreakers, housing and skills training

Government of Canada tabled Estimates (B) seeking $22.1B for defence, housing and worker training; key for businesses and trades workers.

IRCNews desk November 6, 2026 1 min read

Government of Canada tabled Estimates (B) seeking $22.1B for defence, housing and worker training; key for businesses and trades workers.

If approved, these federal investments could grow jobs in defence, the Coast Guard and skilled trades, and support housing, child and dental care, and Indigenous services. Newcomers, students, workers, employers and families may see expanded services across Canada.

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