Five things to watch for in the Liberals' last budget before the election
Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau holds a media availability in Toronto on Feb 28, 2019.
OTTAWA — Finance Minister Bill Morneau will release the Trudeau government's final budget of its mandate Tuesday, just seven months before the next federal election.The government says it wants to help workers adapt to the rapidly changing needs of the modern workforce. The budget is expected to announce measures to help Canadians cover their bills if they choose to head back to school to upgrade their skills or to change careers.
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