Canada must ‘reinvent’ economy like it did in 1945, finance minister says
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Champagne said the government’s efforts will be focused on 'using technology, delivering better services, making sure that Canadians find value for money.'
The time has come for Canada to reinvent its economy like it did in 1945, Finance Minister Francois-Phillipe Champagne said on Thursday.
“I often make an analogy between 2025 and 1945. In 1945, Canada reinvented itself, and I think this is one of those moments,” Champagne said, referring to the post-war industrial and construction boom in Canada.
“It’s a moment when we have to reinvent the Canadian economy,” Champagne said, speaking to reporters at the Liberal cabinet retreat in the Greater Toronto Area.
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“We have done it before. Look at 1945, Canada turned completely to be this great industrial nation. We’re going to build on that. We’re going to look at new technology (such as) AI,” he said.
He added, however, that Canada’s public sector could see job cuts as the government tightens spending.
“There will be adjustment in different places,” Champagne said when asked if the government’s efforts to curb spending will lead to layoffs in the public sector.
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