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Publication Date: April 29, 2026 - 06:16

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Morning Update: Five highlights from the economic update

April 29, 2026

Good morning. Ottawa’s spring economic statement includes new funding, deficit updates and a few spending surprises. More on that below, along with the King’s U.S. state visit and courting favour with Eritrea. But first:



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