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Budget 2023 proposes new investments to ensure Canadians can count on fast and effective services from the federal government, and receive the benefits they are entitled to in a timely manner.
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From 2015 to 2020, Dwight Ball was Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, where he successfully led the provincial government through a major reshaping of its economic and fiscal outlook. Prior to becoming Premier he was the leader of the Official Opposition from 2011 until 2015.
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Biographical Notes – Shelley Williams
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Mr. David Dominy has over 25 years of CEO experience, most recently with Canada’s largest domestically-owned Money Services Business, FIRMA Foreign Exchange Corporation, from 2014 to 2022. He is an expert in financial management and analysis, risk management and strategic planning with a proven track record of attracting and leading exceptional leadership talent. Since 2003, he has also provided investment and advisory services as president of 3D Capital Inc.
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Biographical Notes – Ernie Daniels
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Sean Strickland is a senior construction executive with extensive experience in design-build-finance-operate and maintain and public-private partnerships delivery methods.
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Stephen Swaffield has significant experience in Canada’s financial and energy sectors. He has held senior roles with Canaccord Financial, Tarasen Inc., and RBC Capital Markets.
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The federal government applies a price on pollution in jurisdictions that do not have their own pollution pricing systems which meets the federal benchmark. Specifically, in 2023-24, the federal fuel charge will continue to apply in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario, and will come into effect as of July 1, 2023 in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
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Judith Athaide is a certified corporate director, professional engineer, entrepreneur and energy sector professional. Ms. Athaide is the President and CEO of The Cogent Group Inc., and a Corporate Director.
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The International Development Association (IDA) is the World Bank Group’s principal financing tool for the world’s poorest countries, providing them with zero and low-interest loans and grants.
