Having concluded its pre-budget consultations for another year, as is required by the House of Commons’ Standing Order 83.1, the Committee is hopeful that – in developing the federal budget for 2017 – the Minister of Finance will consider the full range of proposals that were brought to the Committee’s attention both in person and online, and will implement the Committee’s recommendations.

The Committee is confident that, with the correct federal public policy choices, Canada’s people, businesses and communities will be well-placed to contribute to the economic growth that will lead to the country’s future prosperity.