The Federal Budget 2025
Members of the media may directly contact the following experts:
David Gray (English and French)
Full Professor, Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences
Professor Gray's research relates to Economy, Employment and Markets; Labour Economics; Labour market policies, and Earnings mobility.
“The economy is in desperate need of tax reform in order to stimulate investment in capital.”
Patrick Leblond (English and French)
Associate Professor, Public and International Affairs, Faculty of Social Sciences; & Holder of the CN-Paul M. Tellier Chair on Business & Public Policy
Professor Leblond’s research covers Global Economic Governance, International and Comparative Political Economy, International Finance, International Trade, North American and European Economic Integration, and Business-Government Relations.
Eric Champagne (English only)
Full Professor in Public Administration, School of Political Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences; & Director, Centre on Governance
Professor Champagne can provide insights on two key elements in the budget:
- The housing policy and investments related to Build Canada Homes.
- Investments in major infrastructure initiatives through the Major Projects Office, as outlined in the announcement regarding the first projects to be reviewed by this new office.
Tyler Chamberlin (English only)
Associate Professor, Telfer School of Management
Professor Chamberlin can comment on the federal budget, particularly regarding its impacts on firms, economic development, and innovation strategy.
"This budget will be the starting point in Canada's transition to a new economic and trade orientation, the results of which are likely to reverberate for a generation."