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Federal Budget Day on Parliament Hill

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will present the federal budget at 4:00 p.m.

OTTAWA - The Trudeau Government is about to release its latest federal budget.

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will present the latest financial blueprint in the House of Commons at 4:00 p.m. today.

She says it's all about building more homes, creating more good jobs, and making life more affordable.

"Our economic plan is about building more homes, faster, making life more affordable, and creating more good jobs. 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."

The government has already revealed significant parts of its budget including a plan to build 3.9-million homes by 2031.

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