5 things to know for Wednesday, March 30, 2022 – CTV News

March 30, 2022

The UN says more than 4 million refugees have fled Ukraine, the federal budget comes out next week, and gas prices are expected to dip across parts of Canada. Here’s what you need to know today.

1. Ukraine refugees: The UN estimates more than 4 million refugees have fled Ukraine since Feb. 24. Escaping Russian bombs and bullets, more than 2.3 million went to neighbouring Poland.

2. ‘On First Nations land’: Phil Fontaine, former national chief of the Assembly of First Nations, shares his view on the prospect of Pope Francis apologizing for the Catholic Church’s role in Canada’s residential school system.

3. Federal budget: The federal government will be tabling its 2022 budget on April 7, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced. Here are some new items to expect.

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