In 2016 we heard from Ontarians:

  • via Budget Talks
    1,732
    ideas submitted in English & French*
  • in person
    700+
    Ontarians came to in-person pre-Budget consultations
  • in writing
    489
    submissions received by email, mail and fax
*includes 2 ideas removed at author’s request

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

Ensure that teachers are prepared to teach with confidence and efficiency right from the start.


Money & Pensions
139
ideas


Community Safety & Justice
27
ideas


Transportation & Infrastructure
317
ideas

For Ontario to succeed and grow, we need to invest in our future, take risks, and be innovative.


Jobs, Business & the Economy
118
ideas


Arts, Culture, Sports & Tourism
22
ideas


Healthcare & Social Services
291
ideas

Consult with the entire healthcare community to determine the best long-term cost and savings solutions.


Land, Environment & Resources
117
ideas


Government
280
ideas

The public needs to see and experience a provincial government that reflects and responds to a radically changing economy, environment and population.


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

41%

Men

44%

Women

0.4%

Other

14.5%

N/A

Age

5.4%

18-24

18.8%

25-34

26.2%

35-44

21.8%

45-54

8.8%

55-64

3.6%

65-74

0.6%

75+

14.8%

N/A

Employment status

53%

Employed full-time

16%

No response or prefer not to say

11%

Self-employed

6%

Employed part-time

6%

Retired

4%

Student

2%

Homemaker

2%

Unemployed

Education

36%

Graduate / professsional degree

19%

Undergraduate degree

17%

College

16%

No response or prefer not to say

7%

High school

3%

Technical school / apprenticeship

0.3%

Elementary school

Learn more

Learn more about the financial cycle and how these pre-Budget consultations fit in.