Jim Flaherty

Jim Flaherty was a Canadian politician and lawyer who served as the country's Finance Minister from 2006 to 2014. In this role, he managed Canada's economic policies, government budgets, and financial stability, especially during the global financial crisis of 2008. Known for his fiscal conservatism, he aimed to balance budgets and reduce public debt while supporting economic growth. Flaherty played a key part in shaping Canada's economic strategy during his tenure and was respected for his expertise and dedication to fiscal responsibility.