Ottawa, April 24, 2006
2006-008
First-Ever Federal Pre-Budget Web Consultations Conclude Successfully
On behalf of Minister of Finance James M. Flaherty, Parliamentary
Secretary to the Minister of Finance Diane Ablonczy today thanked the
thousands of Canadians who responded to the invitation to offer on-line
comments on the upcoming budget. The initiative, which is the first
Web-based consultations with the public by a federal Minister of Finance,
concluded on April 20.
"Over 5,600 Canadians took the time to send the Minister their
comments," Mrs. Ablonczy said. "These will be a great help in
shaping the budget measures because they provide real insights into the
hopes and concerns of Canadians from all provinces and territories."
Explaining how the process worked and what the next steps will be, she
said "every submission has been read by staff, and the suggestions and
comments itemized in a summary report for the Minister. These will be
factored into the issues being considered for the upcoming budget and future
budgets."
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