- Press Release
- October 28, 2026
Specialists across tax, economics and key industries are available for interviews on November 5 and 6, 2026, to help explain what the federal budget means for Canadian businesses.
The budget arrives as organizations navigate shifting trade relationships, capital-investment decisions, rapid advances in artificial intelligence and pressure to improve productivity and resilience. PwC Canada leaders can help media interpret its tax, economic and sector implications for Canadian businesses, investors and communities. Specialists can discuss which measures matter most and what business leaders should consider now and over the longer term. Commentary can be available in English and French, subject to spokesperson availability.
Key dates:
- Nov. 5 Budget release. Experts available for reaction and interviews.
- Nov. 6+ Follow-up interviews and sector commentary as our analysis is published.
Tax Insights follow the day of budget release. An economic and policy perspective is planned within 24 hours, in English and French, on PwC Canada’s budget webpage. Request to be notified when these are published.
Interview requests: ca_mediarelations@pwc.com
Topic
PwC Canada spokesperson
Federal budget overview and tax policy
Tax measures
Sabrina Fitzgerald Partner, Private Tax Leader
Jean-François Thuot (FR) Partner
Catherine Tremblay (FR) Partner
Economic and fiscal outlook; trade and investment
Mikaela McQuade Economics and Policy Practice Leader
Gemma Stanton-Hagan Director, Economics and Policy
Rosemarie Bégin (FR) Leader of Quebec Economics and Policy Practice
Duangsuda Sopchokchai Director, Economics and Policy at PwC Canada
Artificial intelligence, technology and data
Annie Veillet (FR/EN) Chief Technology Officer
Bahar Sateli Partner
Defence and security
Steven Thornton (EN/FR) Strategic Advisor, Consulting, Rear-Admiral (Retired)
Michael Kamel (EN/FR) Partner, Strategy & Value Creation National Leader
Mining and critical minerals
Monica Banting National Mining & Metals Leader
Maxime Guilbault (FR) Quebec Mining and Metals Leader
Philippe Pourreaux (FR) Partner, Value Creation, Deals
Real estate and housing
Lee-Anne Kovacs National Real Estate Leader, Partner
Fred Cassano National Private Real Estate Leader, Partner
Peter Harris PwC Private Markets Leader
Frédéric Lepage (EN/FR) Partner
Infrastructure and major capital projects
Neil Manji Infrastructure, Engineering & Construction Leader
Michael English (EN/FR) Partner, Transportation and Logistics Leader
