Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland responds to a question during a weekly news conference, Tuesday, February 27, 2024 in Ottawa. (Photo: Canadian Press)
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland to present federal budget on April 16
Mar 4, 2024 | 9:56 AM
OTTAWA, ON – Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will present the Liberal government’s federal budget on April 16, as cost-of-living issues continue to dominate Canadian politics.
In a news release, Freeland says the government economic plan is about build more homes, making life more affordable and creating good jobs.
The spending plan is coming at a time when high interest rates are putting a damper on the economy and raising fiscal pressures on the Liberal government.
Freeland recently reiterated her commitment to new fiscal guardrails introduced in the fall that would limit deficits.
