A majority of MPs in the House of Commons have asked the government to table a budget or economic update this spring, in a first vote of significance lost by the minority Liberals.
The vote took place on June 2, with 166 in favour and 164 opposed. Budgets are typically released in the spring, but the new government said it would be delayed until the fall.
The result of the vote is non-binding, a fact highlighted by cabinet ministers who commented on the matter. The vote was on amending the House of Commons’ reply to King Charles III and his speech from the throne delivered on May 27, which outlined the government’s agenda for the parliamentary session….