This funding will be invested in language services, community engagement, and enhancing amenities for multicultural organisations, enabling them to better serve their communities.
"Weak economic growth combined with a fast-growing population over the last several years have resulted in Canadians experiencing a marked and prolonged decrease in living standards."
Drawing inspiration from Costello's exhortation in the 2004 budget for Australians to "have one for mum, one for dad, and one for the country," Chalmers expressed support for boosting childbirth rates.
The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.