What We Know So Far About Freeland’s Upcoming Mini-Budget

What We Know So Far About Freeland’s Upcoming Mini-Budget
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland speaks at a news conference on the government's economic plan, at National Press Theatre in Ottawa, on Oct. 8, 2024. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang
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The federal government plans to table its Fall Economic Statement on Dec. 16, giving Canadians a view of the country’s financial situation as it heads into 2025.

While this update is often a closely-guarded secret in Ottawa, the government is likely to reveal whether it has stayed true to its economic guardrails laid out in 2024, outline additional measures to increase border security in response to U.S. tariff threats, and give updates on its plan to stimulate housing construction.