Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will present the federal government’s fall economic statement next Monday, as announced today. The fiscal update is scheduled just a day before the House of Commons is expected to adjourn for the year, following several months of procedural disputes over a privilege debate led by the Conservative Party.
This revised financial outlook comes at a time of uncertainty, particularly regarding the potential economic consequences of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to impose 25 percent tariffs on all imports from Canada and Mexico, contingent on both countries addressing issues related to illegal drug trafficking and migrant flows at the borders. The Canadian government has pledged increased resources and personnel to strengthen border security, though specific details have not yet been provided.
While the announcement confirmed the date for the statement, it did not specify the time or location of the event.
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