Growing our Economy Together: Summary Report on the 2016 Federal Pre-Budget Consultations : Faire croître notre économie ensemble

Throughout these past weeks, I have been both amazed and invigorated by the enthusiasm of Canadians and their unyielding love for this country – in the stories, ideas and comments I heard from the people I have met over the last few months as I travelled across the country for the pre-budget consultations, and in the passion of those who chose to engage with me in proposing ways to grow our econom [...] Through all channels combined, we found that the majority of submissions focused primarily on the following themes: ▪ Growing the economy ▪ Strengthening the middle class ▪ Help for Indigenous communities ▪ Clean technology and the environment ▪ Health care and other social issues ▪ Investments in infrastructure, youth, business, labour, poverty and seniors The input received from the various chan [...] This report highlights key findings, and provides descriptions and details of the depth and scope of the consultation process and summaries of the information collected. [...] Many of the recommendations CLEAN TECHNOLOGY, ENERGY, made at the roundtables stressed ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION the importance of obtaining value AND GREEN GROWTH and growth from new initiatives Protecting the environment was (for example, public transport mentioned as a priority in the various and investments in renewable consultation channels. [...] Submissions and comments through Common themes across submissions social media channels suggested included the need to improve on- that specific training opportunities reserve infrastructure and housing, and initiatives would help support as well as the need to improve individuals and businesses to access to health care, education adapt to changes in the economy, and employment opportunities.