To chop spending, Ottawa will cut science, tourism, foreign aid programs

[Dr Strangelove]

The federal government has tabled details of how it plans to cut billions of dollars from programs that support science, tourism, harbour improvements, journalism, foreign aid, and even the development of a Canadian-made lunar rover module.

1. Science & Research
- Major reductions across federal science programs
- Cuts affect innovation, research grants, and long‑term scientific capacity
2. Tourism
- Funding reductions for tourism development and promotion
- Could impact regional tourism boards and national marketing
3. Foreign Aid
- Cuts to international development programs
- Part of a broader shift toward domestic fiscal tightening
4. Journalism Support
- Federal programs that previously supported media organizations are being scaled back
- Comes at a time when many outlets are already struggling
5. Harbour Improvements
- Infrastructure and harbour‑related federal funding reduced
- Impacts coastal communities (including BC)
6. Space & Lunar Rover Program
- Funding pulled from the Canadian‑made lunar rover module
- Notable because Carney is investing in a new $200M Canadian launch pad — but cutting other space programs to offset it

[al_keda]

Yea, it sucks. But it will be worse if he doesn't.

I blame Pedohitler.

[Dr Strangelove]

His cuts are deeper than Harper and he did it with a smile and the consent of the majority.

[al_keda]

Yup. Harper didn't face broad tariffs from a random clown who has no concept of global trade.

Carney is at least playing the cards he can. We know it's going to suck, and we know who is to blame.