In the news today, Feb. 27
Seven stories in the news for Tuesday, Feb. 27
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GENDER EQUALITY LIKELY TO BE KEY THEME IN BUDGET
Gender equality and the birth of a national pharmacare plan are expected to be key elements of today’s federal budget. One thing Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s spending plan is not expected is balanced books, nor a revised timeline for erasing the deficit. The budget is instead expected to include investments in scientific research, conservation and child welfare and housing for Indigenous communities.