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Liberals live up to dental care promise and other key areas of NDP deal; NDP will support budget

Another key item in the confidence-and-supply agreement was to make 'a significant additional investment in Indigenous housing in 2022.' According to the budget, 'significant' is quantified at $4-billion over seven years.

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Liberals live up to dental care promise and other key areas of NDP deal; NDP will support budget

Another key item in the confidence-and-supply agreement was to make 'a significant additional investment in Indigenous housing in 2022.' According to the budget, 'significant' is quantified at $4-billion over seven years.

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