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Budget 2026 Consultations Are Open — Here's What Canadians Should Ask For

July 7, 2026 Ottawa wants your input on Budget 2026 before September 8. Here's what the consultation actually is, why it matters to your wallet, and what to say if you take part. The bottom line: On July 6, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne launched pre-budget consultations for this fall's federal budget. Canadians can submit input online until September 8, 2026 at Canada.ca/yourbudget. It's a rare, direct window to flag what's actually squeezing your household before the government finalizes tax, benefit, and spending decisions for next year. What Just Happened The Department of Finance officially opened the pre-budget consultation process for Budget 2026, which will be tabled this fall. The stated priorities are broad — boosting investment and competition, strengthening economic sovereignty, and addressing the "most pressing economic challenges facing Canadians today." Over the summer, Champagne, along with Secretary of State Wayne Long and Parl...
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New Union Demands Cast Doubt on LCBO Strike Resolution

 

The tentative agreement reached between the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) and the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) to end the ongoing strike is now in jeopardy. Despite initial optimism, the union has raised concerns over the LCBO’s refusal to sign a return-to-work protocol, a crucial step for the workers to resume their duties.

The strike, which began on July 5, has seen over 9,000 LCBO employees walk off the job, leading to widespread store closures across Ontario. The tentative deal, announced on July 19, included wage increases and other benefits. However, by the afternoon, the union accused the LCBO of bad faith bargaining, claiming the employer introduced new demands post-agreement.

The LCBO, on the other hand, has stated that the union’s additional demands were unexpected and should have been addressed during the initial negotiations. The board plans to file an unfair labour practice complaint against OPSEU.

As both parties return to the bargaining table, the future of the agreement remains uncertain, leaving Ontarians to face continued disruptions in liquor store services.


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