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Some of the key highlights from the Liberal government’s 2024 federal budget
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland introduced the 2024 federal budget on Tuesday. Some key highlights:
Feds unlock public properties to build homes, say 1,600 units will be built in Ottawa
The federal government says it will build more than 2,800 homes on its properties in cities across the country, putting it on track to build
BoC expected to hold key interest rate steady at 5% amid ‘sluggish’ economy
The Bank of Canada is widely expected to hold its key interest rate steady on Wednesday as the Canadian economy bends to higher interest rates
Premiers ask feds for COVID-19 small business loan extension
Canada’s premiers have sent a joint letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asking the federal government to extend the repayment period for a year for
Freeland introduces bill to remove GST off rental developments, amend competition law
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland introduced legislation Thursday morning that would remove GST charges from new rental developments and update the country’s competition law.
Extension of CEBA repayment deadline gets mixed reviews from business groups
Business groups gave a mixed reaction to PM Justin Trudeau’s announcement Thursday that the initial repayment deadline for CEBA loans will be extended to Jan.
Federal government will remove GST on new rental housing builds, senior source says
PM Justin Trudeau will announce Thursday the removal of the GST on construction of new rental apartment buildings, according to a senior government source.
Bargaining continues as federal workers picket, major service disruptions expected
Canada’s largest federal public-service union and the federal government remain at the bargaining table as workers strike and service disruptions begin to be felt across
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