François-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s minister of finance and national revenue, will discuss Budget 2026 with business groups in Truro and Halifax on Thursday, Nov. 12, including how its priorities relate to regional companies.
The Department of Finance Canada said Champagne is scheduled to join a discussion hosted by the Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce at 2 p.m. ET (3 p.m. AT). The session will consider the budget’s priorities for area businesses and economic growth, and Champagne will take media questions afterward. Media should arrive between 1:30 and 1:45 p.m. ET.
Earlier that morning, the Halifax Chamber of Commerce will host a breakfast with Champagne at 7:30 a.m. ET (8:30 a.m. AT). The program includes keynote remarks and a discussion. The department said he will outline Budget 2026 priorities and the government’s economic agenda, then answer questions from reporters. Media should arrive by 7:15 a.m. ET.
Both chambers require media registration, and neither plans to livestream its event, the department said. Finance Canada had also scheduled Champagne for a Montréal luncheon on Budget 2026 on Nov. 6.
