canada federal budget 2024 Archives

Budget 2024 tries to sell youth a more affordable life with billions in spending – National

The Liberal government delivered a federal budget on Tuesday geared towards young Canadians, proposing a spending plan that promises to do everything from make it easier to buy a first …

Budget 2024: Liberals look to offset drug plan cost with higher smoking, vaping taxes – National

by Isabel Allende

The Liberals expect a new bid to curb smoking rates in the federal budget will generate $1.7 billion in new revenue for the government. The increased cash flow coincides with …

Budget 2024 commits $5B for Indigenous loan guarantees, but falls short on infrastructure – National

by Isabel Allende

Budget 2024 commits B for Indigenous loan guarantees, but falls short on infrastructure – National

The federal government is providing up to $5 billion in loan guarantees to help Indigenous communities invest in natural resource and energy products. But when it comes to a promise …