Without a majority in Parliament, the Carney Liberals need opposition help to pass their first budget .

MPs will vote Thursday on a sub-amendment to the budget proposed by the Conservatives, which will be a confidence vote.

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What to know

Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne tabled the Carney government’s first budget on Tuesday

The federal deficit will balloon to $78.3 billion

With the floor crossing of MP Chris d’Entremont, the Liberals have 170 of the 172 votes needed to pass the budget

Failure to pass the budget could trigger a snap election

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Federal budget lacks 'sense of urgency,' Ontario finance minister says

By Rob Ferguson Queen’s Park Bureau The Star

Ontario Finance Minster Peter Bethlenfalvy tables t

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