Carney's cabinet asked to find 'ambitious savings' ahead of fall budget -- Finance minister wants program spending down 7.5% next year (CBC)
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne sent letters to his fellow cabinet members Monday asking them to come up with "ambitious savings proposals" to get a handle on public sector spending, according to a senior government official. Champagne will lead what's being called a "comprehensive expenditure review," with the goal of spending less on the day-to-day running of the federal government. This would allow Ottawa to invest more in initiatives that will build "a strong, united Canadian economy," according to one of the letters. The wording of the letter was confirmed to CBC News by Champagne's director of communications ... CLICK HERE for the full story