Similar to most budget announcements, some Canadian sectors are breathing a sigh of relief, while others are collectively biting their fingernails. Based on the initial announcements we’ve heard over the past few weeks, was there anything about Tuesday’s unveiling that surprised you? Is this gameplan robust enough to fight back against major inflation threats? We pose those questions to Pedro Antunes, a Chief Economist with the Conference Board of Canada. Plus, we deliver the latest breaking news, right here on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.

<p>Similar to most budget announcements, some Canadian sectors are breathing a sigh of relief, while others are collectively biting their fingernails. Based on the initial announcements we’ve heard over the past few weeks, was there anything about Tuesday’s unveiling that surprised you? Is this gameplan robust enough to fight back against major inflation threats? We pose those questions to Pedro Antunes, a Chief Economist with the Conference Board of Canada. Plus, we deliver the latest breaking news, right here on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.</p>

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