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Budget Disclaimer

May 8, 2018

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2018 Federal Budget announcements are proposals only. They have not been legislated and may be subject to change.

The material contained on this site is based on information received in good faith from sources within the market and on our understanding of legislation and government press releases at the date of publication which we believe to be reliable and accurate. Neither Mercer nor any of its related parties accepts any responsibility for any inaccuracy.

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