Yesterday, the Government of Canada concluded its pre-budget consultations for Budget 2026. In the face of ongoing affordability pressures and recent U.S. tariff actions, Budget 2026 will outline the government's next steps to support Canadian workers and businesses, create the conditions for businesses to grow and invest, strengthen Canada's competitiveness, and build a more resilient and prosperous economy.
Over the course of the summer, the Minister of Finance and National Revenue, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, the Secretary of State (Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions), the Honourable Wayne Long, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance and National Revenue and Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions), Ryan Turnbull and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Sophie Chatel, travelled across Canada to hear directly from Canadians. Together, they visited 23 cities, hosted 44 roundtables and participated in 56 bilateral meetings with workers, businesses, Indigenous partners, labour representatives, innovators, academics, community leaders, and non-profit organizations.
These discussions provided valuable insights on how Budget 2026 can build on the government's work to lower taxes and everyday costs, cut red tape, protect and create good jobs, support businesses affected by tariffs, strengthen supply chains and unlock investment in major projects and growing industries. Participants also emphasized the importance of building more homes, diversifying trade relationships, reinforcing Canada's economic sovereignty, and building a more independent and competitive economy.
Individual Canadians also played a crucial role in shaping the conversation, submitting more than 18,000 responses through the online survey and nearly 2,000 written submissions that outlined their priorities for Budget 2026. Their feedback highlighted the need to address affordability pressures and ensure Canada remains competitive and resilient in a persistently uncertain global economy.
The Government of Canada thanks all Canadians and organizations who took part in the consultations and shared their ideas to help shape Canada's economic and fiscal future.
