Freeland to present federal budget after teasing much of it in recent weeks
OTTAWA, ON – Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is finally set to present the federal budget in the House of Commons Tuesday afternoon, showcasing how the government plans to win back support from disgruntled Canadians worried about the cost of living.
The Liberal government has already unveiled significant planks of the budget over the last few weeks during a campaign-style tour aimed at drumming up attention for its agenda.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has pledged the coming spending plan will earmark billions of dollars to build more homes, expand child care, beef up the military and grow the country’s artificial intelligence capacity.
The government’s new housing measures are summarized in a 28-page document published Friday, which Trudeau called “the most comprehensive and ambitious housing plan ever seen in Canada.”