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Tens of millions of dollars are allocated to arts festivals in this year’s federal budget, which recipients say is a welcome infusion of cash for the beleaguered sector. The budget sets aside $23 million over three years for the Toronto International Film Festival and $15 million this year for the Shaw Festival …
Read More »Budget 2024 sets up a ‘hard year’ for the Liberals. Here’s what to expect – National
The Liberal government faces a slowing economy and an uphill battle in the polls as it prepares to table its 2024 federal budget on Tuesday. Global News spoke to Canada’s former parliamentary budget officer ahead of April 16, who said he’s expecting a tight spending plan with little room for …
Read More »A ‘good start’: How Wab Kinew’s first budget is landing in Manitoba – Winnipeg
The reviews are in, and many organizations across Manitoba are giving the province’s 2024 budget a thumbs up — or at least calling it a good first step. The inaugural budget for the Manitoba NDP government was released Tuesday, and Finance Minister Adrien Sala and Premier Wab Kinew are receiving …
Read More »Speculation, expectations ahead of Manitoba NDP government’s budget unveiling – Winnipeg
In its first budget since winning Manitoba’s provincial election last October, the NDP government faces plenty of speculation and expectations. Prior to Tuesday’s budget, the government has suggested that it may extend the province’s fuel-tax holiday — a temporary suspension of the 14-cents-a-litre tax, which was put in place Jan. …
Read More »Ontario autism program gets $60M boost; advocates say many kids still in need
Ontario is boosting its funding for autism services by $60 million over last year, and while advocates say new money in the recent provincial budget is welcome, thousands of children will still be unable to access therapy. The budget announced $120 million for the autism program, but the government later …
Read More »With budget mostly silent on climate change, critics say Ontario lacks plan to adapt
The Ontario budget’s failure to directly address climate change represents a “gross abdication of responsibility” by the government, some critics argue, saying the province rapidly needs to do more to adapt to a changing climate. The budget presented Tuesday cites investments in climate-friendly public transit, electric vehicle manufacturing and conservation, but critics …
Read More »Ford government to unveil 2024 financial plan, promising a ‘very balanced budget, per se’
The Ford government is set to table its annual budget Tuesday afternoon, with the premier promising a “very balanced budget, per se,” one that’s focused on infrastructure and housing but is not expected to get Ontario out of the red. The government’s annual financial blueprint will be tabled inside the …
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Read More »Nova Scotia budget expected to focus on health care, cost of living – Halifax
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 29, 2024 8:36 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Nova Scotia’s Progressive Conservative government will today table its third budget since being elected in August 2021. The past two budgets have focused heavily on bolstering the province’s …
Read More »Alberta finance minister to table 2024 budget
By Caley Gibson Global News Posted February 29, 2024 8:00 am Updated February 29, 2024 8:07 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Alberta’s finance minister is set to table the 2024 budget on Thursday afternoon. Premier Danielle Smith has warned that the province will …
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