The Trudeau government brings down its budget later today.
One of the things that is expected – a heavy focus on gender equality to encourage more women to stay in the workforce with a new parental leave initiative for new fathers.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance Joel Lightbound says we can expect a focus on science as well.
Other things to watch for include pay equity, money for housing in Indigenous communities and an increase in financial commitments for cybersecurity.
Conservative Finance Critic Pierre Poilievre says they’ll be keeping a close eye on the numbers.
Finance Critic for the NDP Peter Julien says is looking for investments in affordable housing.
The federal budget comes down at 3 p.m. Central time.