Global National: April 7, 2022 | Canada's 2022 budget takes aim at housing affordability

On this episode of Global National: As Canadians struggle with ballooning living costs, the federal government's 2022 budget has new measures hitting close to home. David Akin reports on the help for existing homeowners, first-time homebuyers, the plan for the Indigenous community and the step toward national dental care.

Canada is also earmarking $8 billion for defence over the next five years, but the plan is shy on details. Abigail Bimman explains the possible reason why, what is known about the spending plan, and if it meets NATO's targets.

Also, despite $31 billion more in new spending, the budget also has more modest spending plans than what analysts anticipated. The Liberals say they're being "fiscally responsible." Mercedes Stephenson explains what Ottawa might be trying to achieve by reverting to pre-pandemic spending levels and the reaction from the Conservative opposition.

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has had a lot to consider in shaping the financial plan. Dawna Friesen speaks with Freeland about what shaped key decisions and whether Canada is doing enough to help Ukraine.

Meanwhile, Ukraine is repeating pleas for immediate military aid from NATO, which warns a devastating battle lies ahead for the Donbass region. Crystal Goomansingh reports on the urgent request and how the United Nations Human Rights Council suspended Russia before the country quit the organization altogether.

And Texas space infrastructure company Axiom is sending the first all-civilian spaceflight to the International Space Station, but the historic mission won't just be for the pretty views. Mike Drolet explains why this voyage could mark a key turning point in commercializing space.

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