Apr 21, 2022 | International
Budget 2022: A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make Life More Affordable, is the government’s plan to help Canadians move forward, and a critical part of this includes smart investments to strengthen and diversify the economy.
April 20, 2022 – Guelph, Ontario
Budget 2022: A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make Life More Affordable, is the government’s plan to help Canadians move forward, and a critical part of this includes smart investments to strengthen and diversify the economy.
Today, the President of the Treasury Board, the Honourable Mona Fortier, was in Guelph and Cambridge with Lloyd Longfield and Bryan May, Members of Parliament for Guelph and Cambridge respectively, to meet with Guelph City Hall, the Guelph Business Centre and the Guelph Chamber of Commerce to discuss government measures to help businesses succeed and grow. She also met with Grand Innovations and Drayton Entertainment in Cambridge, Ontario, where she toured their facilities and took the opportunity to highlight the measures the government has taken to support the performance art sector and innovation throughout the pandemic.
Budget 2022 proposes to establish the Canada Growth Fund to attract substantial private sector investment to help meet important national economic policy goals. The President also hosted a roundtable with the Guelph Business Centre to discuss the Canada Small Business Financing Program and the Canada Digital Adoption Program, which are designed to move business online, boost e-commerce and digitalize business.
With the largest mobilization of global capital since the Industrial Revolution already underway, Canada has the chance to become a leader in the clean energy of the future. Budget 2022 will help Canada to lead in global efforts to fight climate change, to protect our nature, and to build a clean economy that will help Canadians find meaningful and well-paying jobs today and tomorrow. During a roundtable with the Guelph Chamber of Commerce, the President also had the opportunity to discuss how improvements to our regulatory framework would help jobs and growth in sectors such as agri-food, bioscience and transportation, further spurring innovation.
The President also joined the Prime Minister and other local Members of Parliament at the Islamic Centre of Cambridge and opening of the International School of Cambridge to celebrate the completion of the school expansion and join the community for Ramadan.
“Now is the time for us to focus on a strong and inclusive economy. With smart and targeted investments, we will address the challenges faced by our small and medium-sized businesses. We know our economy is dependent on digital. That is why our government will continue to make sure our businesses have the tools they need to succeed and implement the labour strategies to help them grow.”
– The Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board
Isabella Brisson
Acting Director of Communications and Press Secretary
Office of the President of the Treasury Board
579-337-5723
Media Relations
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Telephone: 613-369-9400
Toll-free: 1-855-TBS-9-SCT (1-855-827-9728)
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Apr 20, 2022 | International
Through Budget 2022: A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make Life More Affordable, the Government of Canada makes targeted and responsible investments to create good jobs, grow our economy, and build a Canada where nobody is left behind.
April 19, 2022 – Milton, Ontario
Through Budget 2022: A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make Life More Affordable, the Government of Canada makes targeted and responsible investments to create good jobs, grow our economy, and build a Canada where nobody is left behind.
Today, the President of the Treasury Board, the Honourable Mona Fortier, is in Milton with Adam van Koeverden, Member of Parliament for Milton, to meet with local stakeholders to discuss investments and measures in Budget 2022 to make life more affordable and support businesses. The Minister will spend time with Scott McCammon, President & CEO of the Milton Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Milton BIA, at a local bakery and visit local business Lumberville to meet workers.
In these meetings, President, Mona Fortier, also will highlight the government’s efforts to benefit the people of Milton and make housing more affordable. Budget 2022 housing measures will put Canada on the path to double housing construction over the next decade; help Canadians save for and buy their first home; ban foreign investment in Canadian housing; and curb unfair practices that make housing more expensive for Canadians.
During her tour, the President is focused on measures to boost Canada’s long-term growth and create well-paying jobs. Budget 2022 invests in ensuring Canadian workers have the skills they need for the well-paying jobs of today and tomorrow and will make it easier for the skilled immigrants that our economy needs to make Canada their home. The Budget makes further significant investments in affordable childcare, in dental care, in our public health care system, and in advancing reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. Budget 2022 also facilitates the transition to a low-carbon economy by encouraging private sector investments and targeting major sources of emissions.
Canada entered the pandemic with the lowest net debt-to-GDP ratio of all G7 countries—an advantage that has since increased relative to other countries. Canada has seen the best jobs recovery in the G7, and as of March 2022, has recovered 115 per cent of the jobs lost at the height of the pandemic, with an unemployment rate that sits at just 5.3 per cent—the lowest rate on record since 1976. With Budget 2022, Canada will maintain this leading position, and maintain its fiscally responsible approach to economic growth and to building an economy that works for everyone. Crucially, it upholds the government’s fiscal anchor—a declining debt-to-GDP ratio and the unwinding of COVID-19-related deficits, which will ensure that Canada’s finances remain sustainable in the long-term.
“Budget 2022 is about growing our economy, creating good jobs, and building a Canada where nobody gets left behind. Our plan is responsible and considered, and it is going to mean more homes and good-paying jobs for Canadians; cleaner air and cleaner water for our children; and a stronger and more resilient economy for years to come.”
– The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance
“The investments outlined in Budget 2022 recognize that Canadians are the backbone of a strong and growing economy. We are putting forward important measures to facilitate access to housing, to ensure our businesses have the tools they need to thrive, to address the labour shortage, and to transition to a greener, more resilient economy that works for everyone.”
– The Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board
Isabella Brisson
Acting Director of Communications and Press Secretary
Office of the President of the Treasury Board
579-337-5723
Media Relations
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Telephone: 613-369-9400
Toll-free: 1-855-TBS-9-SCT (1-855-827-9728)
Teletypewriter (TTY): 613-369-9371
Email: media@tbs-sct.gc.ca
Apr 18, 2022 | International
Through Budget 2022: A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make Life More Affordable, the Government of Canada makes targeted and responsible investments to create good jobs, grow our economy, and build a Canada where nobody is left behind.
April 14, 2022 Sudbury, Ontario
Through Budget 2022: A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make Life More Affordable, the Government of Canada makes targeted and responsible investments to create good jobs, grow our economy, and build a Canada where nobody is left behind.
Today, the President of the Treasury Board, the Honourable Mona Fortier, is in Sudbury with Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, to meet with a number of local groups to discuss investments in Jobs and Growth. These organizations include Northern Ontario Angels, the Réseau de soutien à l’immigration francophone du Nord de l’Ontario, l’Université de Sudbury and le Collège Boréal.
Throughout the day, the President will highlight Budget 2022 investments in economic growth and innovation—the key to Canada’s long-term prosperity. These include launching a new world-leading Canada Growth Fund that will attract tens of billions of dollars in private investment in Canadian industries and Canadian jobs, and a new innovation and investment agency that will help drive productivity and growth across our economy. Budget 2022 also proposes to implement Canada’s first Critical Minerals Strategy—one that will create thousands of jobs and capitalize on a growing need for the minerals used in everything from phones to electric cars. Measures also include steps to build more resilient supply chains, and to cut taxes for Canada’s growing small businesses.
Additionally, Budget 2022, is investing in ensuring Canadian workers have the skills they need for the well-paying jobs of today and tomorrow, and will make it easier for the skilled immigrants that our economy needs to make Canada their home. The Budget makes further significant investments in affordable housing and childcare, in our public health care system, and in advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.
During these meetings, the President will reinforce the importance of official languages across Canada, particularly in minority language communities, and will emphasize that the Government has committed $408.3 million over three years to promote official languages and support the modernization of the Official Languages Act with the goal of achieving substantive equality of Canada’s official languages.
Canada entered the pandemic with the lowest net debt-to-GDP ratio of all G7 countries—an advantage that has since increased relative to other countries. Canada has seen the best jobs recovery in the G7, and as of March 2022, has recovered 115 per cent of the jobs lost at the height of the pandemic, with an unemployment rate that sits at just 5.3 per cent—the lowest rate on record since 1976. With Budget 2022, Canada will maintain this leading position, and maintain its fiscally responsible approach to economic growth and to building an economy that works for everyone. Crucially, it upholds the government’s fiscal anchor—a declining debt-to-GDP ratio and the unwinding of COVID-19-related deficits, which will ensure that Canada’s finances remain sustainable in the long-term.
“Budget 2022 is about growing our economy, creating good jobs, and building a Canada where nobody gets left behind. Our plan is responsible and considered, and it is going to mean more homes and good-paying jobs for Canadians; cleaner air and cleaner water for our children; and a stronger and more resilient economy for years to come.”
The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance
“A strong and prosperous economy requires a diverse, talented, and constantly growing workforce. And yet, too many Canadians still face barriers to finding and retaining meaningful and well-paid work. That is why we are taking significant steps in Budget 2022 to create jobs and prosperity today, and build a stronger economic future for our children.”
The Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board
Isabella Brisson
Acting Director of Communications and Press Secretary
Office of the President of the Treasury Board
579-337-5723
Media Relations
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Telephone: 613-369-9400
Toll-free: 1-855-TBS-9-SCT (1-855-827-9728)
Teletypewriter (TTY): 613-369-9371
Email: media@tbs-sct.gc.ca
Apr 13, 2022 | International
The Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board of Canada, along Ruby Sahota, Member of Parliament for Brampton-North, will make an announcement about new and important measures that support access to affordable housing for Canadians in Budget 2022.
April 12, 2022 – Brampton, Ontario – Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
The Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board of Canada, along with Ruby Sahota, Member of Parliament for Brampton-North, will make an announcement about new and important measures that support access to affordable housing for Canadians in Budget 2022.
Minister Fortier, and MP Sahota will be available for questions after brief remarks.
Please RSVP prior to the event by sending an email to Isabella.brisson@tbs-sct.gc.ca.
Date
April 13, 2022
Time (local time)
2:00 PM EST
Location
Brampton Bramalea Christian Fellowship Residences
11655 Bramalea Rd, Brampton, ON L6R
Contacts (media)
Isabella Brisson
Acting Director of Communications and Press Secretary
Office of the President of the Treasury Board
579-337-5723
Media Relations
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Telephone: 613-369-9400
Toll-free: 1-855-TBS-9-SCT (1-855-827-9728)
Teletypewriter (TTY): 613-369-9371
Email: media@tbs-sct.gc.ca
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Sep 16, 2021 | International
Minister Fortier to announce support for Black entrepreneurs and Black-led businesses across Ontario and Quebec
August 12, 2021 – Ottawa, Ontario
The Honourable Mona Fortier, Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Ottawa-Vanier, Greg Fergus, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, to the President of the Treasury Board and to the Minister of Digital Government, and Member of Parliament for Hull —Aylmer, and Chandra Arya, Member of Parliament for Nepean to make an announcement on the Black Entrepreneurship Program National Ecosystem Fund.
Date: Friday, August 13, 2021
Time: 9:00 a.m. EST
Address: Afrotechture (unit #11, 55 Byward Market Square, Ottawa, ON K1N 9C3)
Notes: Media are invited to join the event on site or virtually. Please submit your R.S.V.P. request to fdo.rsvp-rsvp.fdo@feddevontario.gc.ca.
Please comply with local public health guidelines, including wearing a mask and social distancing.
Jocelyn Lubczuk
Director of Operations and Communications
Office of the Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance
jocelyn.lubczuk@fin.gc.ca
