Brady says Ontario budget overlooks rural needs as debt climbs

HALDIMAND—The 2026 Ontario budget was released last week, highlighting a steep debt level increase from $337 billion a year ago to $485 billion today as the province continues to face an uncertain economic landscape. The budget outlines a plan that would chart a course from a $13.8 billion deficit in 2026-27 to a potential small surplus in 2028-29, but critics…