OTTAWA — Anyone who guessed that the Liberals’ last budget before the next federal election was going to be about the “middle class” guessed right. Those promises are largely focused on saving Canadians money, the finance department is still predicting budgetary deficits for the foreseeable future. In 2019-20 a $19.8 billion deficit is projected, including a $3 billion risk cushion. By 2023-24, the deficit is projected at $9.8 billion. * $6 billion for research in health and science* $1.2 billion, including a net $100 million increase in international assistance that’s only scheduled for 2023-24, plus the cost of extending Canada’s training missions in Iraq and Ukraine.

Source: National Post March 19, 2019 20:23 UTC