Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has criticized the upcoming federal budget for its tens of billions in new spending, which he warned would continue increasing inflation for Canadians. His comments come as a former Bank of Canada governor says the upcoming budget “is likely to be the worst” at a time of high interest rates.

“My message to Justin Trudeau is this, in one word: stop,” Mr. Poilievre told reporters April 16 on Parliament Hill.