OTTAWA – Finance Minister Bill Morneau is presiding today over the inaugural meeting of his economic advisory council.
The group includes 14 business and academic leaders who will help the federal government draw up a plan to boost Canada’s long-term productivity and growth.
Morneau and several of his cabinet colleagues will meet with council members north of Ottawa in Chelsea, Que.
Get breaking National news
READ MORE: Big pension funds and Ottawa look to partner and fund billions in infrastructure
The government says one of the council’s primary goals is to find ways to transform the Canadian economy over the very long term.
- B.C. First Nations explore if nuclear power could meet province’s electricity needs
- Ontario PC MPPs who spent big on hotels face questions as minister resigns
- 2 Saskatchewan research farms to stay open as province enters MOU with Ottawa
- How Canada helped in past U.S. wildfires as Ford says some are ‘chirping’
The group is expected to look for solutions that will address concerns such as helping more graduates find jobs out of university and managing the looming economic challenges posed by the aging population.
READ MORE: Did the Liberals keep their election promise on infrastructure cash?
The government says the council will also explore ways Canada can take advantage of its skilled workforce, available resources and strong fiscal position.
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.