OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 27, 2026 /CNW/ -- As Canada looks to accelerate productivity, strengthen competitiveness and build long-term economic resilience, a diverse roster of EY Canada spokespeople is available to Canadian media outlets producing coverage before, during and following the tabling of the 2026 federal budget.
All identified spokespeople are available to provide insights into key sectors expected to be addressed by the government including economic growth, AI sovereignty, workforce transformation, major infrastructure projects, mining and critical mineral exploration, trade and tariffs, manufacturing and supply chain issues and more.
Firstly, a trio of EY Canada tax leaders is available to weigh in on tax-specific issues and their impact on Canadian businesses:
- Ameer Abdulla: EY Canada Partner, Tax
- Stéphane Leblanc: EY Canada Partner, Tax - Private
- Fred O'Riordan: EY Canada Leader, Tax Policy
EY Canada's broader roster of industry-specific subject matter leaders includes:
Focus | EY Canada spokespeople |
Clean energy investment tax credits, major energy infrastructure, LNG exports and energy markets |
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AI, digital transformation and emerging technologies |
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Trade, tariffs, CUSMA and interprovincial trade affairs |
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Major infrastructure projects (Building Canada Act and national interest projects) |
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National defence and security |
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Mining, critical minerals and the energy transition |
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Hydroelectric, nuclear, solar, electrification and grid infrastructure modernization |
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Canadian economic growth, innovation and macroeconomic impacts |
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Canadian manufacturing and supply chain nearshoring (steel, automotive, chemical, aerospace and transportation) |
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Immigration and cross-border talent mobility |
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Golsse, Leblanc and O'Riordan will be attending the official budget lock up on Thursday, November 5 after which EY Canada will host a webcast at 6:30 p.m. ET to share insights and analysis. Register for the event here.
To learn more about the Canadian federal, provincial and territorial budgets or explore EY's Tax Alerts, click here.
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