Ottawa is seeking input from Canadians on defence spending and how to best strengthen the economy during an ongoing trade war, as it prepares to announce a federal budget this fall.
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne launched consultations for the budget this week that will be held until Aug. 28.
“Consultations are open for you to share your ideas on Canada’s economic future,” Champagne said in a video posted to social media on July 14. “We want to hear from you. Your ideas will help us guide the choices we need to make as a nation.”
Champagne said he, Secretary of State for the Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions Wayne Long, and Parliamentary Secretary Ryan Turnbull will be hitting the road “over the coming weeks” to meet with Canadians from across the country to “discuss key issues” as part of the pre-budget consultation process….