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RSS FeedsIt´s budget day! What to expect and what to watch for
(The Star Travel)

 
 

19 march 2019 19:06:59

 
It´s budget day! What to expect and what to watch for
(The Star Travel)
 


The Trudeau government will attempt to put its best foot forward before this fall’s election, with what’s expected to be voter-friendly initiatives unveiled in its last fiscal blueprint ahead of the October vote.The Liberals have been dogged by the SNC-Lavalin affair and today’s budget will be the latest effort to turn the corner on the scandal. Here’s some of what to expect when Finance Minister Bill Morneau presents the budget and also some of what Toronto city hall is hoping to see:Skills training for young and experienced workers will be front and centre. The training will be aimed at workers at all points in their careers, from young people looking to get a foot in the door to more experienced employees hoping to add to their skills. Other budget retraining measures are expected to assist workers with time off work and funding to cover the cost of courses and living expenses.Look out for measures to make zero-emissions vehicles more affordable, first-time home buying easier and financial help for seniors.Housing affordability for first-time buyers. The government is expected to take steps to make home ownership more affordable.Making zero emissions vehicles more affordable, one of several budget initiatives meant to foster a transition to a “greener economy.” The federal government wants to increase the number of zero-emission vehicles sold in Canada to 10 per cent of all new cars sold in 2025 and 100 per cent in 2040. Ontario scrapped its incentives for electric vehicles.Financial help for seniors. The Liberals have previously increased the guaranteed income supplement and rolled back the age eligibility for the Canada Pension Plan to 65 from 67.The government may unveil some hints of its step toward a national pharmacare program. Building on the interim report released this month. That report recommended that the federal government create a national drug agency and a master list of prescription medications that all Cana ...


 
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