Archived - Parliamentary Secretary François-Philippe Champagne Consults Quebecers in Trois-Rivières on the 2016 Budget

January 13, 2016 – Trois-Rivières, Quebec – Department of Finance

Today in Trois-Rivières, François-Philippe Champagne, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance, hosted pre-budget consultations seeking ideas and comments on how best to support the middle class, grow the economy, and create long-term prosperity for all Canadians.

The Parliamentary Secretary provided participants with a first-hand overview on the state of the economy, and engaged in discussions on the Government’s plan to grow the economy.

This meeting is part of a week-long series of cross-country conversations on the 2016 budget. The Minister of Finance is also hosting a series of pre-budget consultations across the country.

All Canadians are invited to participate online by sending their comments and ideas via the website http://www.budget.gc.ca/pbc16/, on twitter using the hashtag #PBC16, as well as the Facebook page Your Money Matters - Government of Canada.

There are several ways Canadians can participate in the pre-budget consultations:

Marion Pilon-Cousineau
Office of the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister Finance
613-369-5696

Jack Aubry
Media Relations
Department of Finance
613-369-4000

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