Canada’s government could avoid a vote of confidence with a reduced budget, the source says By Reuters

OTTAWA (Reuters) – A Canadian mini-budget later this year may contain no spending measures, an unusual move that would deprive the opposition of another chance to unseat Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday.

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has yet to make a final decision on what the mini-budget will contain, said the source, who requested anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation.

A slimmer-than-normal fall budget would avoid a parliamentary vote, possibly giving Trudeau more time to improve his popularity with voters before an election that must be held by the end of next year.