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Ontario deficit will triple as economy weakens, 2024 budget shows

Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy will table the province’s budget this afternoon. This is Bethlenfalvy’s fourth budget since Premier Doug Ford appointed him finance minister in 2021, and many observers are predicting a relatively cautious budget.

Minister set to speak at 4:05 p.m. ET, many predict relatively cautious budget

Ontario finance minister delivers 2024 budget

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Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy delivers the 2024 budget in the Ontario Legislature on March 26.

Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy will table the province's budget this afternoon.

The minister is scheduled to speak from the Ontario Legislature at 4:05 p.m. ET to introduce his budget.

This is Bethlenfalvy's fourth budget since Premier Doug Ford appointed him finance minister in 2021, and many observers are predicting a relatively cautious budget.

CBC News will carry Bethlenfalvy's speech live. You can watch it in the player above.

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