The federal budget...

January 06, 2009

The federal budget...

At the time of writing , Finance Minister Jim Flaherty is conducting broad national pre-budget consultations. With a federal budget set to be delivered on Tuesday January 27 – six weeks earlier than usual – the government is carefully listening to Canadians to prepare a budget that responds to the global financial crisis and considers our nation’s diverse needs. will bring forward a smart stimulus plan with targeted spending and tax cuts to make a real difference forincludingaccelerated infrastructure investments, improved competitiveness and strengthened financial markets.

These are difficult times but we are prepared. government is acting and will come out of this difficult period stronger than ever before.

A busy agenda…

In addition to working together to deal with the global economic crisis, Parliamentarians face a busy legislative calendar focused on the environment, democratic reform, a stronger Canadian presence on the world stage and ensuring safe streets and communities.

Contact us…

Calgary Centre residents requiring assistance may contact my office by mail, phone, fax, e-mail or appointment. Our constituency office contact information is:

Lee Richardson, M.P.
Suite 105, 1410 11th Ave SW
Calgary, AB T3C 0M8

Phone: (403) 244-1880
Fax: (403) 245-3468
E-mail: Richardson.L@parl.gc.ca
Website: www.leerichardson.ca