Media Advisory: The Hon. Bill Morneau and Business Council CEO Goldy Hyder to join KMPG federal budget webcast
Press Release
In the news release, Media Advisory: The Hon. Bill Morneau and Business Council CEO Goldy Hyder to join KMPG federal budget webcast, issued 30-Oct-2025 by KPMG LLP over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the headline, should read “KPMG” rather than “KMPG” as originally issued inadvertently. The complete, corrected release follows:
KPMG Canada representatives available to provide insights and commentary on key budget announcements
TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2025 – KPMG Canada will be hosting a special post-federal budget webcast on November 5, offering unique, next-day analysis and insights of key budget measures. The virtual webcast will feature a conversation with the Honourable Bill Morneau, former federal Finance Minister, and Goldy Hyder, President and CEO of the Business Council of Canada. The session will be moderated by Rob Carrick, journalist and personal finance expert.
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Nov. 5, 2025 |
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11:00 am – 12:00 pm (ET) |
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Virtual webcast |
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Register for the webcast here . |
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KPMG spokespersons available for commentary
As the federal government advances its ‘rebuilding’ strategy for Canada, KPMG representatives can provide commentary and insights on the key issues affecting the economy and Canadian businesses. These wide-ranging topics include: corporate and personal tax measures; trade diversification and tariff relief; business productivity and investment; artificial intelligence; major infrastructure projects; housing construction; defence and aerospace; energy and mining; open banking; digital assets; anti-fraud strategies; the automotive sector; consumer and retail, and other government priorities.
KPMG spokespersons available for commentary
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Budget Overview |
Lachlan Wolfers, National Leader for KPMG Law LLP Joy Nott, Partner, Trade and Customs |
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Tax Measures (Corporate; Personal tax, International Tax; Business tax incentives, U.S. tax) |
Brian Ernewein, Senior Advisor, National Tax Centre Dino Infanti, Partner, National Leader – Private Enterprise Tax Barry Travers, Partner, National Leader – Public Sector Tax and Special Tax Projects Shaira Nanji, Partner, Tax Law, KPMG Law LLP |
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Trade & Tariffs (Canada-U.S., government sectoral supports, CUSMA, interprovincial trade) |
Joy Nott, Partner, Trade and Customs Lachlan Wolfers, National Leader for KPMG Law LLP, Global Head, Indirect Tax, KPMG International Tim Webb, Partner, Supply Chain |
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Business Productivity |
Tim Prince, Canadian Managing Partner for Clients and Markets |
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Artificial Intelligence (Adoption and regulations) |
Stephanie Terrill, Partner, Canadian Managing Partner for Digital and Transformation Gary Filan, Partner, Canadian AI Lead Davin Gnanapragasam, Partner, Chief Technology Officer (Tax) Jillian Frank, Partner National Lead, Legal Transformation, Technology, and Managed Services, KPMG Law LLP |
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Digital Assets |
Kareem Sadek, Partner, Emerging Tech Risk Leader and Digital Assets Leader |
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Infrastructure Projects (Bill C-5: The One Canadian Economy Act; Major project delivery and financing; Indigenous consultations) |
Zach Parston, Partner, National Infrastructure, Capital Projects and Sustainability Leader (Calgary) Doug Ewing, Partner, Major Projects Leader (Vancouver) Andras Vlaszak, Director, Global Infrastructure Advisory, Project Development & Finance (Vancouver) Eric Wolfe, Parter, Global Infrastructure Advisory (Toronto) Catherine Pennington, Director, Indigenous Advisory Services (Prince George) |
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Housing (Build Canada Homes) |
Vivian Chan, Partner, Global Infrastructure Advisory |
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Defence & Aerospace |
Peter Graham, National Leader, Aerospace and Defence |
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Open Banking |
Edith Hitt , Partner, Digital Financial Services Transformation Rajesh Urathu, Partner, Banking & Capital Markets |
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National Anti-Fraud Strategy (Financial Crimes Agency) |
Marilyn Abate, Partner, Forensic & Financial Crimes Dominic Hurtubise, Partner, Regulatory Compliance and Financial Crimes |
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Energy & Mining |
Shane Doig, Partner, National Energy Leader Torran Jolly, Partner, National Leader, Energy Tax Katherine Wetmore, Partner, Mining |
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Consumer & Retail |
Elliot Marer, Partner National Industry Leader for Consumer and Retail |
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Automotive |
Dave Power, Partner, Consumer and Industrial Markets and National Automotive Leader |
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Investing in Canada |
John Cho, Partner, National Private Capital Leader, Head of Deal Advisory (Americas), KPMG International |
Read insights from the KPMG Federal Budget Business Survey – This federal budget, businesses need support to pivot, ahead of Canada’s economic renewal and Businesses brace for CUSMA negotiations, expect higher costs.
Additional policy insights: Canadian companies want AI regulation: KPMG Canada poll – KPMG Canada: Canadian businesses want open banking and RTR expedited – KPMG Canada; Canadian CEOs focus on boosting productivity through AI – KPMG Canada.
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About KPMG in Canada
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To arrange for a media interview leading up to or following the federal budget, please contact:
Nancy White
National Communications and Media Relations
KPMG in Canada
(416) 777-3306
nancywhite@kpmg.ca
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