Trudeau is weighing sweeping changes to Canada's social welfare system and a series of economic measures that will align the country with ambitious climate goals, according to people familiar with the matter.

Finance Minister Bill Morneau says he wants to sit down with the federal ethics commissioner to discuss the status of his personal assets after a firestorm of controversy erupted over the weekend.

Finance Minister Bill Morneau made Surrey his last stop in his pre-budget consultations with Canadians today.