Minister Champagne to participate in a pre-budget event in Saint-Tite, Québec

October 31, 2025 

Saint-Tite, Québec – On November 3^rd, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will continue the pre-budget tradition of selecting a new pair of shoes ahead of tabling the budget. The Minister will visit Boulet Boots, in Saint-Tite. He will tour the facility and experience hands-on how to craft, mould, and build a uniquely Canadian pair of shoes. The Minister will answer questions from the media after the tour.

Date:

Monday, November 3, 2025

Time:

9:30 a.m. ET

Notes for the media:

• Media are asked to arrive no later than 9:00 a.m.
• The tour begins at 9:30 and will be held in a factory setting with limited space between stations. 
• Media must register by contacting mediare@fin.gc.ca. More information will be provided upon registration.