Canadian federal budget to be unveiled on April 16

The federal government has chosen the date it will unveil Canada’s federal budget for 2024.

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland will present the budget to the House of Commons at approximately 4 p.m. on April 16.

“Our economic plan is about building more homes, faster, making life more affordable, and creating more good jobs,” she said in a press release.

“This plan will unlock pathways to a good middle-class life for the next generation—because Canada is stronger when everyone has an equal chance to succeed. Together, we are going to unlock and build a brighter, more prosperous future.”

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It will be the eighth budget put forward under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s leadership.

There was a gap in the annual budget presentation during 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which instead saw it roll over into the 2021 budget.

Last year’s budget was subtitled “A Made-in-Canada Plan: Strong Middle Class, Affordable Economy, Healthy Future.”