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Federal budget is about 'changing Canada's growth model,' finance minister says

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Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne addressed business leaders at the Canadian Club Toronto, providing an early look into the federal budget set to be tabled on Thursday. He emphasized that the upcoming budget aims to "change Canada's growth model." The event took place today during a breakfast meeting in Toronto.

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Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne announced on November 2, 2026, that the upcoming federal budget for Canada would focus on "changing Canada’s growth model" rather than addressing the ongoing trade war with the U.S. He made this statement at a pre-budget event at the Canadian Club Toronto, emphasizing the government's priorities to build and invest in domestic growth, ensure sovereignty, support Canadians during times of need, and diversify trade relations. Champagne stressed that while the relationship with the U.S. remains uncertain, Canada must focus on its own economic resilience and development. The budget is set to be tabled on Thursday as part of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s broader strategy to strengthen domestic industries and address affordability issues amidst global instability.

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TORONTO - Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says the federal budget he will table later this week is about “changing Canada’s growth model.” asserted

he → say → model

Champagne spoke at the Canadian Club Toronto over breakfast today to give business leaders a preview of what to expect in Thursday’s federal budget. asserted

Champagne → speak → budget

Federal budget is about 'changing Canada's growth model,' finance minister says

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