Coronavirus: Freeland says consultations launched to help rebuild Canada's economy post-pandemic

Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland on Monday said the federal government is launching consultations to help “inform and guide” the country’s economic growth plan.

Freeland outlined the need to rebuild Canada’s economy even stronger than before the coronavirus pandemic, and added this task must be done for it to be “more innovative and more competitive than ever,” especially since the pandemic has “exposed critical gaps” in Canada’s social safety net.

As the government says any Canadian who wants a coronavirus vaccine by September will be able to access one, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is stopping short of telling Canadians they can plan for a return to normal at the end of the year.

“This is a sneaky, sneaky virus and we all have to be aware of that,” Freeland cautioned after taking a long pause in response to being asked if Canadians can expect things to reopen at the end of 2021.

“Having said that, I think it’s also extremely important for us to see that there is light at the end of the tunnel… There is light at the end of the tunnel, but it is a long tunnel.”

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[ronaldkarp]

1.3 Trillion dollars in the hole, and you pretend to be concerned about it now? LOL - must be an election coming?

[makerKID]

The budget will balance itself don't you worry.

EDIT: Wait a minute why do Canadians need a finance minister if the budget balances itself, are you being paid for nothing?

[TheScoundrel]

She can't even read Trudeau's notes with a straight face.

[annefriesen]

Unbelievable, she isn't even pretending to be serious!

[Johnny-tydg]

A mic and an empty chair would have given me more confidence in Canada’s financial future.

[scottprimrose]

We've got a growth plan. Yes, another 450, 000 immigrants per year. That should help meet climate goals.

[littlemissbaby]

Oh I know ! More taxes for everyone struggling to pay their bills due to you NEEDLESSLY shutting down their businesses. Dont forget to pay these "consultants" exorbitant amounts of tax payer money too !

[jamescross]

Lol our economy is in the toilet in other words

[rigormortis]

She's got that demonic twinkle in her eyes.
But then again, you don't choose politics, politics choose you.

[johnniewalker]

Keep giving other people’s money away.

[xyzxyz-hilp]

What a joke. She still talks to us like we are kiddies. Minister of Finance thinks she’s in Romper Room. How does Canada have a Minister of Finance that does not even have any accounting or economic job experience and education. She is so condescending and simple minded

[boghopper]

this woman is the reason i no longer travel with a Canadian flag on display.

[MrKylw]

Basically what she’s telling us is they have no idea how to fix it... but with a smile and unicorn happiness 🤮

[fingersm]

Can we elect competent people for fs!!

[luckyloo]

Does she still want my pandemic savings?

[jazzy]

What does she think we’re in daycare she speaks to us like were two years old!

[brandonman]

Can not express my disapproval enough, build back better.
Simply disgraceful

[debrahj.knight]

I wonder with whom they will be consulting. A few people come to mind. Pray for the Truth to be released and all lies exposed.

[Guitarooster]

Why is it that Freeland and Trudeau seem to talk down to Canadians?

[lkennett]

First step is to get these clowns out and bring in a conservative government. Next step is to give Canadians incentive to spend and invest in Canada. During WW2 the government offered victory bonds to drive the recovery. The Trudeau government had a spending problem before the pandemic. Now we have a journalist operating as Minister of finance. Canada may not recover.