2016 Pre-budget consultations
A review of what we heard from the public during the 2016 Budget Talks consultation.
In 2016 we heard from Ontarians:
- via Budget Talks1,732ideas submitted in English & French*
- in person700+Ontarians came to in-person pre-Budget consultations
- in writing489submissions received by email, mail and fax
Budget Talks
Budget Talks is our online pre-Budget consultation tool. It is a public forum for you to submit your ideas and discuss others'.
What we heard about:
The key themes that emerged during 2016's Budget Talks consultation. Duplicate ideas have been consolidated.
Education
325
ideas
Money & Pensions
139
ideas
Community Safety & Justice
27
ideas
Transportation & Infrastructure
317
ideas
Jobs, Business & the Economy
118
ideas
Healthcare & Social Services
291
ideas
Land, Environment & Resources
117
ideas
Government
280
ideas
Community Life
73
ideas
We also heard from you about:
French language issues
19 ideas were submitted in French during 2016's Budget Talks consultation. These touched on issues ranging from French language education to Ontario’s official bilingual status.
First Nations issues
Some of the issues facing First Nations communities in Ontario, including drinking water quality on reserves and employment opportunities for First Nations individuals, were points of discussion among users.
Northern and Rural issues
Ideas about Ontario’s Northern and rural areas were discussed throughout each of the above themes. We heard from you on a range of issues, primarily related to northern development and infrastructure.
In 2016 Budget Talks hosted:
- 6,535 registered users
- 53,402 votes
- 4,340 comments
User demographics
The opinions expressed in 2016 came from a wide range of Ontarians.
Gender
Men
Women
Other
N/A
Age
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65-74
75+
N/A
Employment status
Employed full-time
No response or prefer not to say
Self-employed
Employed part-time
Retired
Student
Homemaker
Unemployed
Education
Graduate / professsional degree
Undergraduate degree
College
No response or prefer not to say
High school
Technical school / apprenticeship
Elementary school
Learn more
Learn more about the financial cycle and how these pre-Budget consultations fit in.