Finance Minister Bill Morneau will deliver his fourth budget in the House of Commons on Tuesday — his final budget before October's election.

Buying a home? CMHC could soon kick in 10% of the cost — for a price

The 2019 federal budget includes a tantalizing pitch for prospective first-time homebuyers — one that could see Canada's housing agency contribute up to 10 per cent of the purchase price of a home and bring down the mortgage load for borrowers.

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An "Open House" sign is displayed as potential home buyers arrive at a property for sale in Columbus, Ohio, U.S., on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. The National Association of Realtors is scheduled to release existing homes sales figures on December 20. Photographer: Ty Wright/Bloomberg

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The federal budget unveiled on Tuesday includes a plan that could see Canada's housing agency, the CMHC, pitch in up to 10 per cent of the purchase price of a home, if the prospective buyer qualifies.

Here's how you can follow CBC News coverage of the budget and take part in our online coverage at&nbsp;

host Vassy Kapelos on CBC News Network, via live streaming at 

 host Rosemary Barton on CBC Television, CBC News Network, 

 for special budget coverage with reaction and analysis.

- Watch Bill Morneau's speech in the House of Commons, along with opposition reaction, at 

Vassy Kapelos continues our budget coverage with a special edition of 

 wraps up the day's budget coverage with a special At Issue panel on CBC News Network, streaming on 

 for an hour of budget coverage, reaction and analysis with host Susan Bonner. Later,&nbsp;tune in to the 

 on CBC Radio One&nbsp;for budget stories and analysis.

The budget and you: What Morneau's spending plan means to households' bottom lines

The Trudeau government’s new budget targets the first-time homebuyer who wants an electric car in the driveway, some job-training and a subscription to a digital news website.

Copies of the 2019 budget booklet are stacked at a lockup session with experts and reporters in Ottawa on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. 

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Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau takes questions from children from the Toronto and Kiwanis Boys and Girls Club for a pre-budget photo opportunity in Toronto on Thursday, March 14, 2019.

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Budget 2019: Highlights of Bill Morneau's fourth federal budget

Finance Minister Bill Morneau has tabled his fourth federal budget - his final one before the next election in October. Read the highlights.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shakes hands with Finance Minister Bill Morneau following the delivery of the federal budget in the House of Commons in Ottawa, Tuesday March 19, 2019.

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shakes hands with Finance Minister Bill Morneau following the delivery of the federal budget in the House of Commons Tuesday.

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Finance Minister Bill Morneau will deliver his fourth federal budget in the House of Commons on Tuesday after 4 p.m. ET.

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