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 #News #LatestNews #CBCNews Watch The National live on YouTube starting at 9 p.m. ET Subscribe to The National: https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news The National is the flagship of CBC News, showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault and Ian Hanomansing, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are.