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    Jim Flaherty set to announce budget date

    Watch for a mid-day announcement at the Department of Finance’s offices in Ottawa

    Nick Taylor-Vaisey
    <p>Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has gone public in a deeply personal interview with The Globe and Mail to explain some recent changes to his appearance. To quell concerns that his face has grown bloated and puffy and he’s gained a significant amount of weight, Flaherty gave the interview, explaining that he has a rare skin disease, called bullous pemphigoid, that requires strong steroid treatment. Flaherty is shown responding to a question during question period in the House of Commons Monday January 28, 2013 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld</p>

    Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has gone public in a deeply personal interview with The Globe and Mail to explain some recent changes to his appearance. To quell concerns that his face has grown bloated and puffy and he’s gained a significant amount of weight, Flaherty gave the interview, explaining that he has a rare skin disease, called bullous pemphigoid, that requires strong steroid treatment. Flaherty is shown responding to a question during question period in the House of Commons Monday January 28, 2013 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

    Rumours abound in Ottawa today that Finance Minister Jim Flaherty will set a date to table Budget 2013. Apparently, he’ll make the announcement when he meets with students from CIVIX, an organization that strives to “grow young Canadians into engaged, committed and active citizens.” Flaherty’s meeting with CIVIX takes place at noon in the East Tower lobby of L’Esplanade Laurier, where the Department of Finance’s offices are located.

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