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Mr. Ball has more than 30 years of business ownership experience in healthcare, real estate development, venture capital and seniors housing developments. As a business leader, he has vast experience in team building, conflict mediation, budget preparation and management, media relations, and conflict resolution.
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Competition is central to productivity, innovation, and affordability, and a lack of competition in various sectors has led to far too high prices. Budget 2025 is launching some of the most ambitious, pro-competitive measures for Canada in a generation.
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Since its establishment in 2018, the Department for Women and Gender Equality (WAGE) has empowered women and 2SLGBTQI+ people through programs that enhance meaningful participation in our economy.
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Financial fraud impacts everyone and is becoming harder to detect and more prevalent in Canadians’ daily lives. In 2024, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) reported that Canadians had $643 million stolen due to fraud, representing nearly a 300 per cent increase since 2020. The CAFC estimates that this figure only represents 5 to 10 per cent of total fraud losses in Canada, given that many victims are reluctant to report fraud.
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Ms. Stephanie Coyles currently serves on the Board of Directors for Sun Life Financial and Metro. Past board memberships include Corus Entertainment, Hudson’s Bay Company, and Postmedia Network.
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Filing an income tax return is the gateway for many Canadians to access important financial benefits—like the GST/HST Credit, the Canada Child Benefit, the Canada Disability Benefit , and more —which can help them manage their day-to-day costs. That’s why the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will make it easier for Canadians to file a tax return and access key benefits.
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Modernizing Canada’s Budgeting Approach
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Biographical Notes – Gillian Denham
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Mr. Barry Perry has been a Director of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) since August 2021.
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Ms. Byrne has held progressively senior roles at the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation since 2007, serving this year as Chief Operating Officer. From 2019 to 2025 Ms. Byrne was CDIC’s Vice President, Member Risk & Resolution, and prior to that held several manager and managing director roles.
