April 26, 2024
Assistant Deputy Minister, Economic Policy Branch, Department of Finance
Julie Turcotte
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April 25 – Budget 2024 – Post-Budget Presentation
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Julie Turcotte
Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation includes measures to address the Canadian housing crisis, reduce the cost of living, foster inclusive economic growth, and establish a more fair tax system.
Housing measures will target housing supply, infrastructure and affordable rental challenges and restore generational fairness for renters, particularly Millennials and Gen Z renters.
More significant investments in new social safety net programs to reduce the costs of living, enhance productivity, and encourage innovation to create quality jobs and foster economic prosperity. The Budget also highlights a more fair tax allocation on the wealthy to reduce the debt burden on the next generation.
Overall, Budget 2024 provides an update on the federal government’s plan to strengthen and expand the middle class.
Assistant Deputy Minister, Economic Policy Branch, Department of Finance
Julie Turcotte
Julie Turcotte is Assistant Deputy Minister of the Economic Policy Branch. In this capacity, she is responsible for the Departmental analysis of the Canadian economy, short- and long-term macroeconomic forecasts, macroeconomic modelling and cutting-edge research on public policies. She also oversees the provision of critical policy advice to the Minister on economic trends and various macroeconomic issues that shape Canada’s medium- to long-term economic performance and living standards.
Julie Turcotte has over 20 years of experience in macroeconomic and public policy analysis, exemplified through her leadership on developing Canada’s Gender Results Framework. She began her career at Employment and Social Development Canada and joined the Department of Finance in 2001.
Born in Montréal, Julie holds a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of Montreal.
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