Feds to highlight stimulus money while restraining overall spending, say insiders

Ottawa is expected to record a $55.9-billion deficit this year and the federal government is preparing to cut its $100-billion program spending.

As Ottawa is expected to record a $55.9-billion deficit this year and the federal government prepares to reveal specific cuts to its $100-billion program spending, government insiders say to expect the March 4 budget to be a balance between setting a path to future balanced budgets and not reigni...

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