Ex-NHLer Theo Fleury speaks out against Canadian PM Mark Carney's first federal budget: "The Communist takeover of Canada is complete"

Former NHL winger Theo Fleury has criticized Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's inaugural federal budget. On Monday, the House of Commons narrowly approved the 2025 budget by a vote of 170-168, enabling Carney's minority Liberal government to avoid an immediate election. The deciding votes came from opposition members.

Fleury expressed frustration with the move on X.

"We have officially entered into the darkest time in Canadian history," Fleury wrote. "The Communist takeover of Canada is complete. Once all those Bills get passed the gulags will be open for business."

"We are now without a doubt the dumbest country on the planet. The Uni-Party won today. We’re f****d!!! Congrats to all you that have no idea what’s coming down the pipe."

Theo Fleury

@TheoFleury14

We have officially entered into the darkest time in Canadian history. The Communist takeover of Canada is complete. Once all those Bills get passed the gulags will be open for business. We are now without a doubt the dumbest country on the planet. The Uni-Party won today. We’re

Mark Carney's inaugural budget projects a record peacetime deficit of C$78.3 billion in 2025-26 and commits $280 billion over five years to major investments in defense, housing, infrastructure, AI and clean tech, as well as support for industries hit by U.S. tariffs.

"Tonight, the House of Commons has voted to pass Budget 2025. It’s time to work together to deliver on this plan — to protect our communities, empower Canadians with new opportunities, and build Canada strong," Carney tweeted on Monday.

Mark Carney

@MarkJCarney

Tonight, the House of Commons has voted to pass Budget 2025. It’s time to work together to deliver on this plan — to protect our communities, empower Canadians with new opportunities, and build Canada strong.

Mark Carney described the measures as essential general investments needed to bolster Canada's economy amid global trade tensions.

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Did Theo Fleury win the Stanley Cup during his NHL career?

Theo Fleury won the Stanley Cup once with the Calgary Flames in 1989. He was drafted No. 166 overall by the Flames in 1987.

He went on to play 15 seasons in the league, spending the first 11 of those years with Calgary before finishing his career with the Colorado Avalanche, New York Rangers and Chicago Blackhawks.

Fleury amassed 1,088 points through 465 goals and 633 assists in 1,084 games. In the playoffs, he racked up 79 points (34 goals and 45 assists) in 77 games. He also won gold with Canada at the 1988 World Junior Championship.