Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the federal government will introduce its budgets in the fall from now on, which he said will facilitate better financial planning for federal departments and businesses.
While federal budgets have typically been introduced in the springtime, Champagne said the decision to introduce it in the latter part of the year better aligns with the priorities of businesses, investors, as well as the provinces and territories.
“This change will provide the certainty and predictability needed to plan ahead and ensure projects can begin as soon as construction season starts – helping every level of government make smarter, faster investment decisions,” Champagne said in a statement on Oct. 6….