Finance Minister Champagne to Discuss Budget 2026 Priorities in Nova Scotia
Minister of Finance François-Philippe Champagne will visit Halifax and Truro on November 12, 2026, to participate in armchair discussions hosted by local chambers of commerce about Budget 2026 priorities.
Minister of Finance François-Philippe Champagne is scheduled to visit Nova Scotia on Thursday, November 12, 2026, to discuss key priorities from Budget 2026. The visit will include stops in both Halifax and Truro for breakfast events organized by local chambers of commerce.
The day begins with an event hosted by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce at 8:30 a.m. AT. Minister Champagne will deliver keynote remarks and participate in an armchair discussion focused on the government's plans to build a stronger, more independent, and resilient Canadian economy.
Later that afternoon, the Minister will travel to Truro for a second armchair discussion hosted by the Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce, scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m. AT. At both events, the discussions are intended to highlight what Budget 2026 priorities mean for business and economic growth in the region.
Media representatives are invited to attend both discussions and will have the opportunity to ask questions following each event. Registration is mandatory for media attending either session, with specific contact emails provided for each chamber. Media inquiries can also be directed to Media Relations at 613-369-4000.