Budget 2026 – A Progressive Analysis
Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 5:30 PM ET
Hybrid
With the federal budget being tabled just days earlier, join us on November 6 at 5:30 PM ET for an exclusive post-budget analysis and discussion with David Macdonald, Senior Economist at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.
David is one of Canada’s most respected public-policy economists, widely known for his clear, evidence-based insights on federal spending, public services, labour impacts, tax fairness, and affordability. His work is regularly featured in national media, and his budget analyses have become a trusted resource for public servants across the country.
This year’s budget is expected to be the most consequential for federal workers in a generation. Major cuts are coming, driven by massive new defence spending and costly tax breaks primarily benefiting middle- and higher-income earners.
What does that mean for you?
• How many jobs are on the line
• Which programs and services could be reduced or eliminated
• Who will be asked to do more with less
David will walk us through the real impacts, including details unlikely to appear anywhere in the published budget but that every Canadian deserves to understand.
You’ll also have the chance to meet with David and ask questions during the open discussion.
Be informed. Be prepared. Be part of the conversation.
LIMITED IN-PERSON CAPACITY
This meeting will be held at the CAPE offices and online via Zoom.
In-person attendance is limited to 30 participants. Once that number is reached, remaining registrants will join virtually.
Dinner will be provided for those attending in person. Please indicate any dietary restrictions in the registration form.
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>>IN PERSON PARTICIPATION
For in person registration there will be light refreshments – please note dietary restrictions in the registration form.
>> ONLINE PARTICIPATION
Online participants will be able to ask questions verbally and through the Q&A function. Cellphones, earbuds, or wireless headsets are not approved for speaking due to the health and safety risks the sound can pose to the interpreters. It must be wired headsets with built-in microphone and wired USB connection or a table microphone.
Mandatory equipment: If you wish to speak during the meeting, please make sure to download our Online Interpreted Meetings Guidelines [PDF] which includes a list of approved headsets and microphones.
Mandatory early sound check: Online participants who want to ask their questions verbally will be required to log on 15-30 minutes early and do a sound check with the technicians.
CAPE, the technicians, and the interpreters reserve the right to cut off microphones or not interpret should the sound not be of adequate quality to protect the health and safety of interpreters. These members may submit their questions in the Q&A box instead.
>> Accessibility and accommodation
This meeting has been designed to be accessible to all CAPE members in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. CAPE automatically provides common accessibility measures, including an accessible venue, online access, English and French audio interpretation and communication access real-time translation (CART) captioning.
We encourage members who require additional accommodation to inform the Association of their needs using the registration form at least five days before the event so that we can make reasonable accommodations to address your needs.
