Finance minister points to IMF report that predicts Canada will post the second-highest growth in the G7 next year
New schedule aims to improve fiscal planning and transparency
Ottawa sees nearly 2,000 submissions ahead of Nov. 4 budget
Budget watchdog cites weak economy, higher capital spending in revised outlook
Finance minister says budget will show a declining deficit-to-GDP ratio
Late budget will be the first under Prime Minister Mark Carney
Deficits expected to rise as government shifts away from U.S. trade
Institutional capacity to deal with trade shifts lacking: Prebudget submission
Pre-budget submissions focus on tax policy, business growth