April 16, 2024 | The Liberal government promises billions in new spending by hiking taxes on the rich. Advocates say patients are being charged thousands in extra fees for OHIP-covered surgery at private clinics. Plus, what’s behind Tim Hortons' decision to serve pizza?

00:00 The National for April 16, 2024
01:14 Federal budget spending and tax hikes
04:59 Budget targets young Canadians
07:16 Trying to gain the support of 'progressives'
08:43 Gas prices bump inflation up to 2.9%
09:11 Patients charged for OHIP-covered surgeries
11:29 Teens arrested in alleged hazing sexual assault
11:56 Netanyahu weighs response to Iran attack
14:33 Israeli strike kills Hezbollah commander
14:54 Fire guts Copenhagen's old stock exchange
15:23 Intense rains and flooding in the Middle East
15:42 U.K. moves on tough new anti-smoking law
18:51 Arrests in 2023 Pearson airport gold heist
19:18 Tim Hortons adds pizza to its menu
22:32 2024 Olympic torch lit in Greece
23:02 Team Canada unveils Olympic outfits
25:18 The Breakdown starts now
25:26 At Issue responds to the 2024 federal budget
36:02 Breaking down the budget's housing promises
41:06 Preview | Salman Rushdie interview
42:52 The Moment | Turning damage into art

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