Canada News Centre2026-07-14T10:53:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/07/minister-champagne-in-charlottetown-pei-to-host-pre-budget-consultations-and-finance-ministers-meeting.html

On July 14th and 15th, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will be in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.

Department of Finance Canada2026-07-13T08:03:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/07/secretary-of-state-long-to-highlight-sport-opportunities-for-indigenous-peoples-in-fort-mcmurray.html

On July 6, the Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State responsible for the Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions, will celebrate the 2026–2028 funding recipients of the Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities initiative. This announcement will be made on behalf of the Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport).

Department of Finance Canada2026-07-03T12:15:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/07/minister-champagne-to-launch-the-2026-pre-budget-consultations.html

On July 6, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will launch the 2026 pre-budget consultations, and hold a roundtable discussion with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce to discuss the myriad ways the Government can continue to support Canada’s economy, sectors and long-term prosperity.

Department of Finance Canada2026-07-03T10:00:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/06/minister-champagne-in-alberta-to-make-an-important-announcement-at-jasper-national-park.html

On June 30, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will be in Alberta making an important announcement in support of the Jasper National Park rebuild.

Department of Finance Canada2026-06-29T15:38:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/06/minister-champagne-in-montreal-to-participate-in-an-armchair-discussion-at-the-international-energy-agency-conference.html

On June 29, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will participate in an armchair discussion with Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), at the IEA’s 11th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency.

Department of Finance Canada2026-06-26T12:43:43-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/06/minister-champagne-in-courtice-to-make-an-important-joint-announcement.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will make a joint announcement with the Williams Treaties First Nations and the Government of Ontario, related to Ontario Power Generation’s Darlington New Nuclear Project.

Department of Finance Canada2026-06-22T12:32:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/06/minister-champagne-in-toronto-to-open-toronto-stock-exchange-and-participate-in-a-fireside-chat.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will join the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and the Canadian ETF Association (CETFA) to open the market in recognition of the continued growth, innovation and impact of Canada's exchange-traded fund (ETF) industry.

Department of Finance Canada2026-06-12T09:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/06/minister-champagne-at-the-conference-of-montreal-for-a-fireside-chat.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will participate in a fireside chat at the 32nd edition of the Conference of Montreal, alongside Mathias Cormann, Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Department of Finance Canada2026-06-05T13:10:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/06/parliamentary-secretary-turnbull-to-make-an-announcement-at-the-sustainable-finance-summit-in-montreal.html

Montréal, Québec – Ryan Turnbull, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will be in Montréal on June 5 to make an announcement at the Sustainable Finance Summit, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue.

Department of Finance Canada2026-06-04T12:00:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/06/minister-champagne-in-shawinigan-to-unveil-the-coming-into-effect-of-the-one-time-top-up-payment-under-the-new-canada-groceries-and-essentials-benefit.html

Shawinigan, Québec – The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will outline the Government of Canada’s plan to build a stronger economy, offset grocery costs, and make life more affordable for Canadians amid great global uncertainty.

Department of Finance Canada2026-06-04T10:05:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/06/secretary-of-state-long-in-halifax-to-highlight-more-cost-of-living-support-for-canadians.html

Halifax, Nova Scotia – The Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State responsible for the Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions, will outline the Government of Canada’s plan to build a stronger economy, offset grocery costs, and make life more affordable for Canadians amid great global uncertainty.

Department of Finance Canada2026-06-04T09:31:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/05/minister-champagne-in-st-johns-to-attend-the-energy-nl-annual-conference--exhibition-2026.html

Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will travel to St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, to participate in a fireside chat at the Energy NL Annual Conference & Exhibition 2026 on June 2, 2026.

Department of Finance Canada2026-05-29T16:47:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/05/secretary-of-state-long-in-toronto-to-discuss-the-spring-economic-update-2026.html

The Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State responsible for the Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions, will highlight measures from the Spring Economic Update 2026 to improve the Disability Tax Credit application process for persons with disabilities, and reduce paperwork for medical practitioners. He will be joined by Danielle Martin, Member of Parliament for University—Rosedale. A media availability will follow.

Department of Finance Canada2026-05-27T15:59:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/05/minister-champagne-in-halifax-for-invest-canada-26-and-port-of-halifax-tour.html

The Government of Canada is focused on catalyzing private sector investment in Canada that enhances long-term growth potential and that will help jumpstart and sustain productivity growth, to ultimately bring in $500 billion in new private sector investment in Canada over the next five years.

Department of Finance Canada2026-05-27T10:00:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/05/minister-champagne-to-hold-media-callback-following-g7-meetings-in-paris.html

Paris, France – The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will hold a media callback following his participation in the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting and the No Money for Terror Ministerial Conference in Paris, France.

Department of Finance Canada2026-05-18T13:09:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/05/minister-champagne-to-advance-canadas-interests-at-g7-finance-ministers-and-central-bank-governors-meeting-in-paris.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will participate in the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting on May 18-19 in Paris, France.

Department of Finance Canada2026-05-15T10:00:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/05/minister-champagne-in-quebec-city-to-discuss-the-spring-economic-update-2026.html

Québec City, Québec – On May 13, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will participate in an event hosted by Québec International in collaboration with LE CAMP.

Department of Finance Canada2026-05-12T08:58:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/05/minister-champagne-in-new-brunswick-to-announce-historic-investments-in-canadas-small-craft-harbours.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will visit Cap-Lumière, Shediac and Moncton to highlight the government’s plan to build a stronger, more independent, and more resilient economy.

Department of Finance Canada2026-05-11T13:38:37-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/05/minister-champagne-to-welcome-german-vice-chancellor-lars-klingbeil-to-canada-to-reinforce-bilateral-ties.html

Toronto, Ontario – The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will welcome Germany’s Vice-Chancellor and Federal Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil, to Canada on May 8-9. This visit will be an opportunity to further strengthen Canada’s bilateral economic partnership with Germany and advance collaboration on shared priorities.

Department of Finance Canada2026-05-07T11:10:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/05/secretary-of-state-long-in-grand-manan-to-announce-historic-investments-in-canadas-small-craft-harbours.html

The Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State responsible for the Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions, will be in Grand Manan to highlight key investments from the Spring Economic Update 2026 in Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Small Craft Harbours Program.

Department of Finance Canada2026-05-05T15:38:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/05/minister-champagne-in-toronto-may-6-and-7-to-highlight-the-spring-economic-update-2026.html

Toronto, Ontario – On May 6 and May 7, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will be in Toronto to take part in various speaking engagements where he will highlight the government’s plan to build a stronger, more independent, more resilient economy for all Canadians.

Department of Finance Canada2026-05-05T10:43:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/05/minister-champagne-to-highlight-spring-economic-update-2026-investments-in-winnipeg.html

On May 4, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will visit the Winnipeg Canadian Forces Base where he will highlight the government’s federal investments in the defence sector announced in the government’s Spring Economic Update. The Minister will also meet with the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, where he will address the business community, outlining key highlights in Spring Economic Update 2026. A fireside chat will follow.

Department of Finance Canada2026-05-01T14:55:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/04/secretary-of-state-long-in-saint-john-to-discuss-the-spring-economic-update-2026.html

The Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State responsible for the Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions, will highlight measures from the Spring Economic Update 2026 to support workers and young people. A media availability will follow.

Department of Finance Canada2026-04-30T12:02:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/04/minister-champagne-to-participate-in-an-armchair-discussion-in-montreal-to-discuss-the-spring-economic-update-2026.html

On April 29, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will participate in an armchair discussion at an event hosted by the Montréal Council on Foreign Relations.

Department of Finance Canada2026-04-28T12:04:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/04/minister-champagne-to-make-an-announcement-in-montreal.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will be in Montréal on Monday to unveil a landmark new initiative in our plan to build Canada strong for all.

Department of Finance Canada2026-04-26T18:59:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/04/minister-champagne-to-hold-media-callback-following-his-visit-to-washington.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will hold a media callback following his participation in meetings of the G7 and G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors and the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group.

Department of Finance Canada2026-04-16T11:03:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-to-release-spring-economic-update-on-april-28-2026.html

Ottawa, Ontario – Yesterday, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, announced that he will table the Spring Economic Update 2026 on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

Department of Finance Canada2026-04-15T10:00:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/04/minister-champagne-to-hold-media-callback-following-his-visit-to-the-peoples-republic-of-china.html

Beijing, China – The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will hold a media callback following his travel to the People’s Republic of China, during which he met with government and business leaders to build strategic partnerships and attract new investments as part of Canada’s trade diversification imperative.

Department of Finance Canada2026-04-02T20:57:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/03/secretary-of-state-long-in-fredericton-to-announce-defence-industrial-strategy-investments-supporting-atlantic-canada.html

Fredericton, New Brunswick – The Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State responsible for the Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions, will make an announcement related to investing in local projects to support Canadian innovation and defence under Canada’s new Defence Industrial Strategy. He will be joined by Member of Parliament, David Myles. A media availability will follow.

Department of Finance Canada2026-03-30T11:37:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/03/minister-champagne-in-montreal-to-highlight-measures-on-combatting-economic-crimes-and-provide-update-on-fighting-fraud.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will outline the Government of Canada’s plan to combat economic crime activities that harm Canadian individuals, businesses and communities, including addressing growing extortion concerns and providing an update on developing the National Anti-Fraud Strategy.

Department of Finance Canada2026-03-27T12:03:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/03/minister-champagne-to-participate-in-an-event-in-montreal.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, alongside Kraft Heinz Canada President, Simon Laroche, will participate in a significant food and manufacturing event in Montréal.

Department of Finance Canada2026-03-19T10:29:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/03/secretary-of-state-long-in-edmonton-to-highlight-affordability-measures.html

The Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State responsible for the Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions, will discuss the Government of Canada’s plan to build a stronger economy and make life more affordable for Canadians.

Department of Finance Canada2026-03-16T09:53:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/03/secretary-of-state-long-in-windsor-to-announce-support-for-manufacturing-sector.html

Windsor, Ontario – The Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State responsible for the Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions, will announce Government of Canada support for the automotive manufacturing sector in southern Ontario.

Department of Finance Canada2026-03-05T09:00:02-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/02/minister-champagne-in-mississauga-to-announce-measures-on-combatting-extortion.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will make an announcement regarding measures to combat rising occurrences of extortion in Canada. He will be joined by the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), the Honourable Shafqat Ali, President of the Treasury Board, Mayor Carolyn Parrish, Deputy Chief with the Peel Regional Police, Nick Milinovich, and Sarah Paquet, Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre. A media availability will follow.

Department of Finance Canada2026-02-18T09:12:56-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/01/secretary-of-state-long-in-miramichi-to-highlight-affordability-measures.html

The Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State responsible for the Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions, will discuss the Government of Canada’s plan to build a stronger economy and make life more affordable for Canadians.

Department of Finance Canada2026-01-29T10:30:36-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/01/minister-mcknight-to-welcome-an-investment-in-delta-supporting-clean-technologies.html

The Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will welcome an important investment in support of building Canada’s clean economy. A media availability and tour of the facility will follow.

Department of Finance Canada2026-01-14T10:00:23-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/12/minister-champagne-to-hold-media-callback-following-his-european-visit.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will hold a media callback following his travel to Europe to advance partnerships, economic development and collaboration opportunities on both sides of the Atlantic.

Department of Finance Canada2025-12-16T10:00:02-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/12/minister-champagne-to-host-federal-provincial-and-territorial-finance-ministers-meeting.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will host a meeting with provincial and territorial Finance Ministers on December 11th. Finance Ministers will meet to discuss Canada’s trade relations, and how to strengthen our economy amid the current global uncertainty.

Department of Finance Canada2025-12-09T14:30:05-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/11/minister-champagne-to-participate-in-an-armchair-discussion-in-halifax-to-discuss-budget-2025.html

Halifax, Nova Scotia – On November 28, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will participate in an armchair discussion at an event hosted by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce.

Department of Finance Canada2025-11-27T10:32:06-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/11/government-of-canada-officials-to-hold-a-media-technical-briefing-related-to-key-sectors.html

Ahead of an important announcement related to Canada’s strategic sectors, media are invited to an embargoed technical briefing held by Government of Canada officials.

Department of Finance Canada2025-11-25T20:30:09-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/11/minister-champagne-to-participate-in-an-armchair-discussion-in-winnipeg-to-discuss-budget-2025.html

On November 21, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will participate in an armchair discussion at an event hosted by the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce.

Department of Finance Canada2025-11-20T09:18:04-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/11/minister-champagne-to-participate-in-an-armchair-discussion-in-regina-to-discuss-budget-2025.html

On November 20, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will participate in an armchair discussion at an event hosted by the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association.

Department of Finance Canada2025-11-19T13:20:34-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/11/minister-champagne-to-highlight-strategic-partnership-between-canada-and-sweden-with-ebba-busch-deputy-prime-minister-of-sweden.html

Ottawa, Ontario – The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will deliver remarks to highlight high-tech co-operation between Canada and Sweden at the Ericsson Research & Development facility in Ottawa. He will be accompanied by Ebba Busch, Deputy Prime Minister of Sweden and Ericsson senior executives.

Department of Finance Canada2025-11-19T08:20:18-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/11/minister-champagne-to-visit-valcartier-and-discuss-budget-2025.html

On November 14, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will tour a military facility, meet with officers and hold a media scrum.

Department of Finance Canada2025-11-13T15:55:40-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/11/minister-champagne-to-participate-in-an-armchair-discussion-in-toronto-to-discuss-budget-20250.html

On November 13, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will participate in an armchair discussion at an event hosted by Canadian Club Toronto.

Department of Finance Canada2025-11-12T07:41:25-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/11/minister-champagne-to-participate-in-an-armchair-discussion-in-vancouver-to-discuss-budget-2025.html

On November 12, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will participate in an armchair discussion at an event hosted by the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade (GVBOT).

Department of Finance Canada2025-11-10T16:02:14-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/11/minister-champagne-to-participate-in-an-armchair-discussion-in-calgary-to-discuss-budget-2025.html

On November 10, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will participate in an armchair discussion at an event hosted by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce.

Department of Finance Canada2025-11-07T16:16:38-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/11/secretary-of-state-long-to-make-a-post-budget-2025-announcement-in-saint-john-new-brunswick.html

The Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State responsible for the Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions, will discuss Budget 2025’s measures to improve Canada’s transportation network, strengthen economic resilience and support trade diversification. He will be joined by representatives from Port Saint John. A media availability will follow.

Department of Finance Canada2025-11-07T11:41:59-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/11/minister-champagne-to-participate-in-an-armchair-discussion-in-toronto-to-discuss-budget-2025.html

On November 6, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will participate in an armchair discussion at an event hosted by MaRS.

Department of Finance Canada2025-11-05T16:07:51-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/11/minister-champagne-to-participate-in-an-armchair-discussion-in-montreal-to-discuss-budget-2025.html

On November 5, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will participate in an armchair discussion at an event co-hosted by the Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec and the Chambre de commerce du Montréal métropolitain.

Department of Finance Canada2025-11-04T11:50:21-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/10/minister-champagne-to-participate-in-a-pre-budget-event-in-saint-tite-quebec.html

On November 3rd, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will continue the pre-budget tradition of selecting a new pair of shoes ahead of tabling the budget. The Minister will visit Boulet Boots, in Saint-Tite. He will tour the facility and experience hands-on how to craft, mould, and build a uniquely Canadian pair of shoes. The Minister will answer questions from the media after the tour.

Department of Finance Canada2025-10-31T14:56:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/10/minister-champagne-minister-valdez-minister-gull-masty-make-announcement-ottawa-ahead-budget-2025.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will make an announcement ahead of Budget 2025 on funding for women and gender equality. He will be joined by the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), and the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services. A media availability will follow.

Department of Finance Canada2025-10-28T13:38:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/10/minister-champagne-to-make-an-announcement-in-ottawa-ahead-of-budget-2025.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will make an announcement ahead of Budget 2025 on new Government of Canada measures to counter fraud and strengthen Canadians' financial security.

Department of Finance Canada2025-10-19T10:29:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/10/secretary-of-state-wayne-long-to-make-an-announcement-in-woodstock-new-brunswick.html

The Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State responsible for the Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions, will tour the Woodstock port of entry and will provide details on new Government of Canada measures to strengthen border security and keep Canadians safe. A media availability will follow.

Department of Finance Canada2025-10-16T13:34:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/10/department-of-finance-officials-to-hold-a-media-technical-briefing-related-to-the-federal-budget.html

Ahead of Budget 2025 being tabled on Tuesday, November 4, media are invited to an embargoed technical briefing held by Department of Finance officials.

Department of Finance Canada2025-10-05T19:20:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/09/minister-hajdu-to-announce-further-government-of-canada-support-for-the-steel-industry.html

The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will make an important announcement to support Canada’s steel industry. This announcement stems from the Government of Canada’s comprehensive suite of measures to help protect, stabilize and pivot the Canadian manufacturing economy and steel sector amid global uncertainty.

Department of Finance Canada2025-09-28T14:15:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/09/minister-champagne-to-hold-media-callback-following-the-eu-finance-ministers-meeting-in-denmark.html

UPDATED TIMING - The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will hold a media callback following his participation at the 2025 Informal Meeting of European Union Economy and Finance Ministers.

Department of Finance Canada2025-09-19T14:27:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/09/canadas-new-government-to-release-budget-2025-on-november-4-2025.html

Today, the Minister of Finance and National Revenue, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, announced that he will table Budget 2025 on November 4th.

Department of Finance Canada2025-09-17T10:10:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/07/minister-champagne-to-participate-in-g20-and-g7-finance-ministers-and-central-bank-governors-meetings-in-south-africa.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will participate in G20 and G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' (FMCBG) Meetings, in Durban, South Africa, from July 17 to 18.

Department of Finance Canada2025-07-15T10:00:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/07/minister-champagne-to-attend-the-ukraine-recovery-conference-in-rome.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will participate in the fourth edition of the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome, on July 10 and 11.

Department of Finance Canada2025-07-08T15:00:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/06/minister-champagne-to-launch-the-conference-of-montreal.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will participate in the Opening Fireside Chat of the 31st Edition of the Conference of Montreal.

Department of Finance Canada2025-06-06T12:48:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/05/minister-of-finance-to-co-host-g7-finance-ministers-and-central-bank-governors-meeting-in-banff.html

As part of Canada’s G7 Presidency, the Minister of Finance and National Revenue, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, and Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem, will co-host the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting in Banff, Alberta, from May 20 to 22. They will be joined by Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors from the G7 countries (France, Germany, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom, United States) and the European Union.

Department of Finance Canada2025-05-14T12:40:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/05/reminder---media-accreditation-now-open-for-the-g7-finance-ministers-and-central-bank-governors-meeting.html

From May 20 to 22, Canada will host the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting in Banff, Alberta.

Department of Finance Canada2025-05-05T09:42:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/04/minister-of-finance-to-hold-a-media-callback-following-the-g7-finance-ministers-and-central-bank-governors-meeting-in-washington-dc.html

Following a meeting of the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors hosted by Canada, as part of its G7 presidency, the Minister of Finance, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, will hold a virtual callback and take questions from the media.

Department of Finance Canada2025-04-24T08:47:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/04/media-accreditation-now-open-for-the-g7-finance-ministers-and-central-bank-governors-meeting.html

From May 20 to 22, Canada will host the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting in Banff, Alberta.

Department of Finance Canada2025-04-14T11:02:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/03/minister-champagne-to-host-federal-provincial-and-territorial-finance-ministers-meeting.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance, will host a meeting with provincial and territorial Finance Ministers in Montréal, Quebec.

Department of Finance Canada2025-03-20T12:08:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/02/government-of-canada-to-hold-a-technical-briefing-on-canadas-response-to-us-tariffs-on-canadian-goods.html

The Government of Canada will host a media technical briefing regarding Canada’s response to the tariffs imposed by the United States on Canadian goods. Government officials in attendance will be available to answer questions from journalists. Their responses will be provided on a not-for-attribution basis.

Department of Finance Canada2025-02-02T09:00:11-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/12/weekly-update-on-the-governments-economic-plan0.html

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance will make a housing announcement in advance of the 2024 Fall Economic Statement. She will be joined by the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Sean Fraser.

Department of Finance Canada2024-12-09T17:02:43-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/12/government-of-canada-to-release-the-2024-fall-economic-statement-on-december-16-2024.html

The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, will present the 2024 Fall Economic Statement on Monday, December 16, 2024.

Department of Finance Canada2024-12-09T11:45:10-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/12/weekly-update-on-the-governments-economic-plan.html

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance will provide an update on the government’s economic plan. She will be joined by the Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, Jean-Yves Duclos.

Department of Finance Canada2024-12-02T20:01:07-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/11/weekly-update-on-the-governments-economic-plan0.html

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance will provide an update on the government’s economic plan. She will be joined by the Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, Jean-Yves Duclos, and the Minister of Small Business, Rechie Valdez.

Department of Finance Canada2024-11-24T17:00:09-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/11/weekly-update-on-the-governments-economic-plan.html

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance will provide an update on the government’s economic plan. She will be joined by the Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, Jean-Yves Duclos.

Department of Finance Canada2024-11-18T16:59:56-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/10/weekly-update-on-the-governments-economic-plan1.html

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance will provide an update on the government’s economic plan. She will be joined by the Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, Jean-Yves Duclos, the Minister of Health, Mark Holland, and the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Marci Ien.

Department of Finance Canada2024-10-28T13:21:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/10/weekly-update-on-the-governments-economic-plan0.html

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance will provide an update on the government’s economic plan. She will be joined by the Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, Jean-Yves Duclos, and the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault.

Department of Finance Canada2024-10-21T17:20:42-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/10/weekly-update-on-the-governments-economic-plan.html

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance will provide an update on the government’s economic plan. She will be joined by the Minister of Public Services and Procurement, Jean-Yves Duclos, and the Minister of Citizens’ Services, Terry Beech.

Department of Finance Canada2024-10-07T17:01:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/09/weekly-update-on-the-governments-economic-plan1.html

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance will provide an update on the government’s economic plan. She will be joined by the Minister of Public Services and Procurement, Jean-Yves Duclos, the Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, Mary Ng, and the Minister of Small Business, Rechie Valdez.

Department of Finance Canada2024-09-30T17:00:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/09/weekly-update-on-the-governments-economic-plan0.html

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance will provide an update on the government’s economic plan. She will be joined by the Minister of Public Services and Procurement, Jean-Yves Duclos, and the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Sean Fraser.

Department of Finance Canada2024-09-23T17:00:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/09/weekly-update-on-the-governments-economic-plan.html

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance will provide an update on the government’s economic plan.

Department of Finance Canada2024-09-13T13:11:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/06/weekly-update-on-the-governments-economic-plan1.html

The Deputy Prime Minister will provide an update on the government’s economic plan. She will be joined by the Minister of Health, Mark Holland, the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jenna Sudds, and the President of the Treasury Board, Anita Anand.

Department of Finance Canada2024-06-17T16:37:42-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/06/weekly-update-on-the-governments-economic-plan0.html

The Deputy Prime Minister will provide an update on the government’s economic plan. She will be joined by the Minister of Public Services and Procurement, Jean-Yves Duclos, and the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Sean Fraser.

Department of Finance Canada2024-06-10T16:53:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/06/weekly-update-on-the-governments-economic-plan.html

The Deputy Prime Minister will provide an update on the government’s economic plan. She will be joined by the Minister of Labour and Seniors, Seamus O’Regan, and the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Sean Fraser.

Department of Finance Canada2024-06-03T17:49:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/05/weekly-update-on-the-governments-economic-plan1.html

The Deputy Prime Minister will provide an update on the government’s economic plan. She will be joined by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne, and the President of the Treasury Board, Anita Anand.

Department of Finance Canada2024-05-27T16:37:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/05/weekly-update-on-the-governments-economic-plan0.html

The Deputy Prime Minister will provide an update on the government’s economic plan. She will be joined by the Minister of Health, Mark Holland, and the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault.

Department of Finance Canada2024-05-20T14:00:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/05/weekly-update-on-the-governments-economic-plan.html

The Deputy Prime Minister will provide an update on the government’s economic plan. She will be joined by the President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, Harjit Sajjan, the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Jonathan Wilkinson, and the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault.

Department of Finance Canada2024-05-06T11:29:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/04/weekly-update-on-the-governments-economic-plan0.html

The Deputy Prime Minister will provide an update on the government’s economic plan.

Department of Finance Canada2024-04-29T17:09:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/04/weekly-update-on-the-governments-economic-plan.html

The Deputy Prime Minister will make a mental health announcement in advance of the 2024 federal budget.

Department of Finance Canada2024-04-08T16:08:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/03/government-of-canada-to-release-budget-2024-on-april-16.html

The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, will present Budget 2024 in the House of Commons Tuesday April 16, 2024, at approximately 4:00 p.m. ET.

Department of Finance Canada2024-03-04T11:30:10-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/02/weekly-update-on-the-governments-economic-plan1.html

The Deputy Prime Minister will provide an update on the government’s economic plan. She will be joined by the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Sean Fraser, and the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne.

Department of Finance Canada2024-02-26T15:59:52-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/02/weekly-update-on-the-governments-economic-plan0.html

The Deputy Prime Minister will provide an update on the government’s economic plan.

Department of Finance Canada2024-02-12T10:51:49-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/02/weekly-update-on-the-governments-economic-plan.html

The Deputy Prime Minister will provide an update on the government’s economic plan. She will be joined by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne, and the President of the Treasury Board, Anita Anand.

Department of Finance Canada2024-02-05T16:00:10-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/01/weekly-update-governments-economic-plan.html

Ottawa, Ontario – The Deputy Prime Minister will provide an update on the government’s economic plan. She will be joined by the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Sean Fraser, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne, the President of the Treasury Board, Anita Anand, and the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Marc Miller.

Department of Finance Canada2024-01-26T12:52:01-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/12/deputy-prime-minister-to-host-federal-provincial-and-territorial-finance-ministers-meeting.html

Next week in Toronto, Ontario, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, will host the annual meeting of federal, provincial, and territorial Finance Ministers.

Department of Finance Canada2023-12-08T12:01:20-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/11/government-of-canada-to-hold-technical-briefing-on-the-next-phase-of-the-governments-economic-plan.html

Senior officials from the Government of Canada will hold a bilingual technical briefing on the next phase of the government’s economic plan.

Department of Finance Canada2023-11-27T19:15:19-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/11/government-of-canada-to-release-the-2023-fall-economic-statement-on-november-21-2023.html

The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, will present the 2023 Fall Economic Statement in the House of Commons on November 21, 2023, at approximately 4:00 p.m. ET.

Department of Finance Canada2023-11-09T12:19:22-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/10/federal-provincial-territorial-finance-ministers-to-discuss-the-canada-pension-plan.html

Today, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, announced that she will convene a special virtual meeting of provincial and territorial Finance Ministers on Friday November 3, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. ET.

Department of Finance Canada2023-10-31T13:50:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/09/government-of-canada-to-hold-technical-briefing-on-unlocking-20-billion-in-new-financing-to-build-30000-apartments-per-year.html

Senior officials from the Government of Canada will hold a bilingual technical briefing on the Canada Mortgage Bonds annual limit increase from $40 billion to up to $60 billion, as announced yesterday by the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. This change is the next step in the government’s plan to build more homes, faster, and will unlock low-cost financing for multi-unit rental construction.

Department of Finance Canada2023-09-27T10:49:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/09/government-of-canada-to-hold-technical-briefing-on-legislation-to-build-more-rental-housing-and-stabilize-grocery-prices.html

Senior officials from the Government of Canada will hold a bilingual technical briefing, on Bill C-56, the Affordable Housing and Groceries Act, the first piece of government legislation introduced in the fall parliamentary sitting.

Department of Finance Canada2023-09-21T09:22:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/09/government-of-canada-to-hold-technical-briefing-on-new-legislation-to-support-canadians-with-the-cost-of-living.html

Senior officials from the Government of Canada will hold a bilingual technical briefing on proposed legislation focused on affordability measures.

Department of Finance Canada2023-09-20T20:05:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/04/minister-boissonnault-to-highlight-federal-budget-investments-in-gatineau-quebec.html

The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, will be in Gatineau, Quebec, to meet with community and business leaders to discuss Budget 2023 and to highlight federal budget investments in a strong middle class, an affordable economy, and a healthy future.

Department of Finance Canada2023-04-12T12:02:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/04/minister-boissonnault-to-highlight-federal-budget-investments-in-saint-john-new-brunswick.html

The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, will be in Saint John, New Brunswick, to meet with community and business leaders to discuss Budget 2023 and to highlight federal budget investments in a strong middle class, an affordable economy, and a healthy future.

Department of Finance Canada2023-04-11T09:12:42-04:00