Finance Minister

• New Brunswick tables $11B budget with small surplus and tax relief

  The New Brunswick government today tabled an $11.3-billion budget that provides a $35-million surplus and promises income tax relief to help offset rising gas prices.

  Money

  Mar 22
  
• Quebec finance minister discusses deficit, economic growth ahead of Tuesday’s budget

  Finance Minister Eric Girard likened his new high-performance running shoes to Quebec's economy which saw exceptional growth in 2021 after being hard-hit by the pandemic in 2020.

  Economy

  Mar 21
  
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• Bank of Canada to maintain current inflation mandate

  The Bank of Canada is maintaining its inflation target in the renewal of its five-year agreement with the federal government.

  Canada

  Dec 13, 2021
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• Manitoba finance minister promises ‘fresh start’ with public sector unions

  The Manitoba government says it will repeal a wage-freeze bill for public-sector workers, despite a recent court victory.

  Politics

  Nov 24, 2021
• Manitoba ends fiscal year $2.1B in deficit mostly thanks to COVID-19

  Scott Fielding said spending to stem COVID-19 waves and lower revenue from taxes and Crown services means the budget was not balanced for the fiscal years 2020-21.

  Economy

  Sep 23, 2021
• Cost of drought having significant impact on Saskatchewan’s deficit

  Saskatchewan’s deficit is up $126.5 million due to significant agricultural support of over $700 million to address widespread drought conditions.

  Canada

  Aug 26, 2021
• Manitoba’s Construction Industry Wages Act going under the microscope

  Manitoba's construction industry is eager to provide feedback on a potential overhaul of the Construction Industry Wages Act (CIWA).

  Politics

  Jan 5, 2021
• Nova Scotia pandemic budget projects $778.8-million deficit for 2020-21 fiscal year

  Finance Minister Karen Casey is forecasting a $778.8-million deficit for the 2020-21 fiscal year.

  Politics

  Dec 17, 2020
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• Construction of REM station at Trudeau airport eligible for funding under new government program

  A new federal transfer payment program could provide a needed boost for the construction of the REM train station at Montreal's Trudeau airport.

  Canada

  Nov 30, 2020
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• Former B.C. finance minister Carole James hired for $1 a year to advise premier

  James announced last year she would be leaving elected office after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease but has agreed to help Horgan's government when needed.

  Politics

  Nov 28, 2020