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Ottawa won’t keep its nose out of provincial spending
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Key takeaways from Justin Trudeau’s “gender equality” budget
The budget included new measures to try to get more women working (but sorry, no more money for childcare).
The Phoenix pay system’s days are numbered. Here’s why it has to go.
The federal government revealed plans to move on to a new setup in the 2018 budget
Big money for innovation, but questions about the strategy behind it all
The 2018 federal budget includes new funding for research, commercialization and support for exporters
A way forward for Indigenous peoples: It’s about more than the money
The government directed more than a quarter of its new spending to Indigenous peoples—and it hit the right notes
Economic uncertainty keeps Morneau’s spending in check
With economic growth fairly strong and unemployment at multi-decade lows, the federal government is looking for ways to keep momentum—without overheating.
Budget 2018: Baby steps for dad and a big step forward for women
Despite some gaps, this budget will meaningfully change things for women in this country
15 ways Budget 2018 will affect your wallet
There’s something for everyone, but not much to get excited about
Budget 2018: Morneau bids for redemption after taking a beating last fall
Morneau checked off major themes in a relatively modest spending package, like tackling gender equity and supporting Indigenous peoples
Federal Budget 2018: Watch the budget speech video
Finance Minister Bill Morneau presents the Federal Budget 2018 to parliament today. Watch the live broadcast here.