Economics expert available to discuss implications of federal budget

Hamilton, ON, Nov. 4, 2025 – McMaster University economist Colin Mang, an assistant professor in the Department of Economics, is available to provide analysis on what today’s federal budget means for Canadians, the broader economy and key sectors.

It will be a critical test for Prime Minister Mark Carney’s minority government, which faces sluggish economic growth, persistent inflation, and an ongoing tariff crisis.

“To diversify and grow our international trade, Canada will need new investments in ports, roads, and rail infrastructure and that doesn’t come cheap,” says Mang.

He notes that the budget signals a potential shift in Canada’s economic direction.

“With this budget, the Government of Canada is charting a new course. Instead of focusing on public employment and service provision, the government is instead looking at investments that will grow the private sector, boost productivity, and improve the Canadian economy over the long term. That’s exactly what you would expect from a Prime Minister whose previous career was as an economist,” he says.

To set up an interview, Colin Mang can be contacted at colinmang@mcmaster.ca or by phone at 416-434-3592.