Unama’ki – Cape Breton, NS – The Cape Breton Partnership is pleased to announce an upcoming Business & Breakfast session, Federal Budget Outlook – Updates and Insights, taking place in both Sydney and Port Hawkesbury this November featuring Doane Grant Thornton LLP.

The sessions will provide an overview of the upcoming 2026 Federal Budget announcement, expected to be announced on November 4, highlighting key changes and updates on the Canadian federal budget that may affect businesses of all sizes. The presentation will be led by Patrick Lahey, Partner, and Nick MacNeil, Senior Manager, of Doane Grant Thornton LLP who will share expert insights on how to interpret and apply federal budget developments to support business strategy and planning in the year ahead.

“Supporting Unama’ki – Cape Breton’s economy and business community means ensuring there is access to timely, practical information that can help guide decisions,” says Tyler Mattheis, President & CEO of the Cape Breton Partnership. “By partnering with our Investors with Doane Grant Thornton LLP, we’re able to offer our Island’s leaders valuable context on economic policies and how they may shape operations and opportunities for 2026 and beyond.”

“The Federal Budget sets the tone for Canada’s economic landscape each year, and understanding its implications early can help businesses adapt with confidence,” adds Patrick Lahey, Partner with Doane Grant Thornton LLP. “We’re pleased to work with the Cape Breton Partnership to bring this information directly to local entrepreneurs and leaders who are driving growth across Unama’ki – Cape Breton.”

Sessions are scheduled for the Port of Sydney’s Kavanagh Room on November 17, 2025, and at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre’s Shannon Studio on November 19, 2025.

Each session will include a presentation and Q&A discussion, offering opportunities for networking and peer connection with Unama’ki – Cape Breton’s growing business community.

Tickets are $10.00 plus HST, which includes a breakfast, with all proceeds proudly donated to local Food Banks in Unama’ki – Cape Breton.

Registration is open now below:

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Media Contact:
Jeremy Martell, Director of Communications
Cape Breton Partnership
902-631-5442
Jeremy@capebretonpartnership.com

About the Cape Breton Partnership
The Cape Breton Partnership is Unama’ki – Cape Breton’s private sector-led economic development organization that supports companies and entrepreneurs by promoting our Island as a great place to live, work, and invest; growing a culture that values and celebrates creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship; and connecting entrepreneurs and companies to the resources they need to succeed. For more information, visit https://capebretonpartnership.com.

About Doane Grant Thornton LLP
Doane Grant Thornton LLP is a leading professional services firm providing audit, tax, and advisory services across Atlantic Canada. As part of Doane Grant Thornton’s national network, the firm is committed to helping businesses and communities grow through strategic financial insight, local expertise, and trusted client relationships. For more information, visit https://www.doanegrantthornton.ca/.