LUNCHEON: The Honourable Bill Morneau, Minister of Finance
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Budget 2019 / Budget de 2019
Since 2015, the Government's plan for the economy has delivered real results for Canadians and their families. Today, Canadians have more money to save, invest and help grow the economy -- and Budget 2019 builds on that success. Hear from Finance Minister Bill Morneau as he speaks about the changing nature of Canada's economy, and how the Government's plan to invest in the middle class is building a better future for all Canadians.
Depuis 2015, le plan économique du gouvernement a livré de réels résultats pour les Canadiens et leurs familles. Aujourd'hui, les Canadiens ont plus d'argent pour économiser, investir et faire croître l'économie, et le budget de 2019 s'appuie sur ce succès. Venez écouter le ministre des Finances Bill Morneau alors qu'il discutera de la nature changeante de l'économie du Canada et comment le plan du gouvernement pour investir dans la classe moyenne construit un meilleur avenir pour tous les Canadiens.
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The Honourable Bill Morneau
Minister of Finance
Bill Morneau is Canada's Minister of Finance and has been in that role since 2015. He is the Member of Parliament for Toronto Centre, and an accomplished business leader.
As Canada's Minister of Finance, Bill has played a key role in shaping government policy and initiatives, including the introduction of the Canada Child Benefit, tax cuts for the middle class and small businesses, and the negotiation of an enhanced Canada Pension Plan.
Between 1990 and 2015, Bill led the human resources firm, Morneau Shepell, through a period of transformational growth. Under his leadership, the firm grew from 200 employees to 4,000, becoming the largest firm of its kind in Canada.
As a community leader, Bill has worked to support the arts, help at-risk-youth, and improve access to health care and education. Over a period of 20 years, he served as the chair of the board at St. Michael's Hospital, Chair of Covenant House and Chair of the C.D. Howe Institute, and sat on many boards, including at the Loran Scholars Foundation and the Learning Partnership.
Internationally, Bill founded a school for Somali and Sudanese girls in Kakuma Refugee Camp, a UNHCR camp in northern Kenya.
Bill has co-authored a book, The Real Retirement, and previously served as pension investment advisor to the Ontario government. He holds a BA from Western University, an MSc (Econ) from the London School of Economics and an MBA from INSEAD.
Date and Time
Friday Mar 22, 2019
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM ADT
Friday, March 22
11:30am - 1:30pm
Location
Hotel Halifax (Former Delta Halifax)
1990 Barrington St
Halifax NS B3J 1P2
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