Global National: April 16

The federal government has released its 2024 budget, taking aim at improving affordability amid Canada’s slowing economy, and an uphill road for the Liberals in the polls. The highlights from the new fiscal plan, including its focus on helping younger Canadians. Plus, Dawna Friesen speaks with Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland about the increase in the capital gains tax, the country’s productivity problem, and the criticism to the Liberals’ spending policies. As Israel pledges to respond to Iran’s drone and missile attack, the Middle East remains on edge as it remains unclear what that retaliation will look like. How Israel’s allies are continuing their calls for de-escalation, as the country’s two top military officials signal the opposite. Manitoba RCMP have arrested three 17-year-old boys, all of whom are high school hockey players, in relation to two separate reports of hazing at a hotel in Winnipeg. What is known so far about the investigation. And, uniforms unveiled: what team Canada will wear at this summer’s Paris Olympics.