CHAPTER VI: HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2010 PRE-BUDGET CONSULTATIONS
There are several ways to submit your thoughts and ideas to the government. In addition to a number of roundtables with groups plus larger pre-budget consultation sessions, you can visit the Ministry of Finance website at www.fin.gov.on.ca to submit your ideas for the 2010 Budget. Click on “Tell Us What You Think” in the What’s New menu and complete the form provided. You can also e-mail your input to submissions@ontario.ca, fax it to 416-325-0969 or mail it to: The Minister of Finance, c/o Budget Secretariat, Frost Building North, 3rd Floor, 95 Grosvenor Street, Toronto, ON M7A 1Z1.
In particular, the Minister of Finance is interested in hearing Ontarians’ views on what more the government can do during uncertain economic times to manage Ontario’s finances and protect important public services.
When preparing your comments, please use the following questions to frame your submission:
- What processes should the government put in place to enable it to move out of deficit?
- What steps should the government take to streamline and provide better public services to Ontarians?
- Government priorities are job creation, health care, education, strong fiscal management and economic growth. How should the government balance this multitude of priorities? Given the considerable fiscal challenges, what should be the core priorities of the 2010 Budget?
Information on which communities and locations the Minister plans to visit will be posted at www.fin.gov.on.ca in November 2009. Individuals who wish to attend one of these consultations can call toll-free 1-800-263-7965 or 1-800-263-7776 TTY.
