January 15, 2014 – Fredericton, NB
The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister for Multiculturalism, and the Honourable Keith Ashfield, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, today hosted a pre-budget consultation with business representatives and community leaders in Fredericton. The round table was one of several consultations in communities across the country in preparation for Economic Action Plan 2014.
Budget 2014 will focus on job creation, promoting economic growth, and securing Canada’s long-term prosperity — all while returning to balanced budgets in 2015. To this end, the federal government also welcomes suggestions on how it can further improve government efficiency and reduce unnecessary spending.
Canadians can provide their input online, as the federal government has launched a pre-budget consultation through the federal Department of Finance website. Anyone interested in participating can find more information at www.fin.gc.ca.
Alexandra Fortier
Office of the Minister
819-994-2482
Media Relations Office
Employment and Social Development Canada
819-994-5559
media@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca
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