Finance Minister signals ‘tough choices’ to find savings in federal budget | Unpublished
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Author: Laura Stone, Nojoud Al Mallees
Publication Date: September 4, 2025 - 10:28

Finance Minister signals ‘tough choices’ to find savings in federal budget

September 4, 2025

Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the government will make tough choices in the upcoming federal budget, acknowledging that the planned spending cuts will lead to staffing adjustments in the public service.

Mr. Champagne, speaking to reporters Thursday ahead of a cabinet meeting in north Toronto, said ministers have submitted their plans to reduce program spending over the next three years.



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