Province looking to public to help develop 2016 budget

Ontario is seeking input from individuals, organizations and businesses across the province to help shape Ontario’s upcoming budget.

Today, Associate Minister of Finance Mitzie Hunter was in Sault Ste. Marie as part of a provincewide tour of pre-budget consultations, which include in-person sessions, telephone town halls and online idea-sharing.

Pre-budget consultations are an important way for Ontarians to have their say on how to grow the economy, create jobs and plan for the province’s future. Ideas gathered through these consultations will be considered as part of the budget development process.

Ontarians can get involved in the conversation by:

• Visiting Ontario.ca/budgettalks to share, discuss and vote for ideas online
• Calling the Ministry of Finance at 1-866-989-9002 to participate in an in-person consultation
• Emailing ideas to submissions@ontario.ca
• Mailing in your ideas
• Faxing in your ideas to 416-325-0969
• Tweeting ideas using #BudgetTalks

Engaging Ontarians is part of the government’s plan to build Ontario up and deliver on its number-one priority to grow the economy and create jobs. The four-part plan includes investing in people’s talents and skills, making the largest investment in public infrastructure in the province’s history, creating a dynamic, supportive environment where business thrives and building a secure retirement savings plan.

Written submissions are due January 31st.