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Hard to see the ‘big picture’: Canada must improve how budget and estimates are presented, say public finance experts

Many experts say the budget should be presented before the main estimates, possibly on a fixed annual date. Liberal MP John McKay says MPs must ‘mine for the gold’ in the current system, while Tory MP Stephanie Kusie says the entire process must be ‘completely overhauled.’

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