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Hastings-Lennox and Addington-Tyendinaga MP Shelby Kramp-Neuman is raising concerns about government spending, Canada’s growing debt and a lack of support for rural communities following the release of the 2026 federal budget.
In an interview with myFM, the Conservative MP says the 511-page budget leaves several unanswered questions about government priorities and spending.
She says Canadians should judge the budget by its results, not its promises.
A major concern for Kramp-Neuman is the more than $60 billion Canada is expected to spend annually servicing its national debt.
Kramp-Neuman also questions the government’s continued commitment to the proposed ALTO high-speed rail project, including plans to speed up land expropriation.
She went on to say the continued commitment to ALTO is not realistic in a time when families are facing persistent affordability pressures. “The money could be spent, certainly, other places.”
On the proposed $11.2-billion investment to address homelessness over 10 years, Kramp-Neuman calls it a positive measure but questions whether the government can deliver on its promise.
She also welcomes making the Canada Caregiver Credit fully refundable and additional funding for Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services.
However, she says the budget falls short on local priorities.
Kramp-Neuman says she wanted to see more action to reduce the deficit, control spending and strengthen economic growth.
She says government ambition must be matched by discipline, adding that the real test of a budget is its impact on the people and communities it represents.
Written by Emily Chatwood
