Budget day, China tourism in Canada, AI music hit, and more

Mark Carney’s government -- now has a blueprint. An economic plan -- focused on capital upgrades to infrastructure, industry, housing and defence. It includes a 78-billion dollar deficit. And a political price -- still being calculated. 

Canada is back on the list of approved countries for Chinese group tourism. Beijing banned group tourism to many places during the pandemic. It has been slow to open up to some – including Canada. The change comes less than a week after Prime Minister Mark Carney met President Xi Jinping, and the two pledged to tackle “irritants” in the countries’ relationship. 

Also: It looks like a human – sings like one – and has garnered enough radio play to make a Billboard chart. But this is AI. We’ll look at the success of Xania Monet, and what it means for the future of music. 

Plus: The death of one of the most consequential vice presidents in U.S. history - Dick Cheney, voters reflect one year after Trump’s win, and more.