Federal Budget 2021

• Quebec disappointed federal budget didn’t increase health transfers

  In the wake of Monday's federal budget announcement, Quebec politicians are upset that their No.1 request — increased transfer payments for health care — was not fulfilled.

  Economy

  Apr 20, 2021
  
• Manitoba premier wants more details on Ottawa’s proposed child-care plan

  Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says he wants more details on the national child-care system proposed in Monday's federal budget before deciding whether or not he'll support it.

  Politics

  Apr 20, 2021
  
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• Canada’s federal budget: A financial expert breaks it down

  From Canada's proposals on a national daycare program to introducing a new digital services tax, financial expert Preet Banerjee takes a closer look at the 2021 federal budget.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 20, 2021
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• The federal budget was tabled. Now opposition parties are going to propose rewrites 

  Debate began in the House of Commons with leaders pushing to shape the economic blueprint more to their liking.

  Politics

  Apr 20, 2021
• Canada’s plans to deal with COVID-19 deficit, childcare spark questions

  In Canada's federal budget, the Liberals pledged $30B over five years to create a national childcare plan aiming to provide access to daycare at an average cost of $10 per day.

  Canada

  Apr 19, 2021
• Budget 2021: VIDO in Saskatoon poised to become ‘Canada’s centre for pandemic research’

  VIDO in Saskatoon is slated to receive $59.2 million over three years to enhance the organization's efforts to tackle COVID-19 and future infectious diseases.

  Canada

  Apr 19, 2021
• Alberta advocates celebrate federal childcare plan; UCP says more details needed

  The 2021 federal budget includes big promises for making childcare more affordable, however, the Alberta government says it needs more information before signing on.

  Economy

  Apr 19, 2021
• Canada budget 2021 sees Liberals top up long-term plan for affordable housing

  Part of Canada's budget will go to the construction of 4,500 new units under the Rapid Housing Initiative, which seeks to provide vulnerable Canadians with affordable homes.

  Canada

  Apr 19, 2021
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• Budget 2021: Liberals pledge near $17B to promote green recovery in Canada after COVID-19

  The new Canada budget includes nearly $17 billion to promote a ``green'' recovery out of the COVID-19 pandemic and create jobs.

  Canada

  Apr 19, 2021
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• Canada’s federal budget promises over $75M to help fight sexual misconduct in military

  Canada's federal budget also sets aside money for upgrades to North America's NORAD defensive system with the U.S., as well as funds to keep the existing system up and running.

  Canada

  Apr 19, 2021