Canada News Centre2026-04-28T16:02:18-04:00https://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/2026/04/spring-economic-update-2026-speech.html

Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 83(1), I would like to table, in both official languages, the Spring Economic Update documents for 2026, including the notice of ways and means motion.

Department of Finance Canada2026-04-28T16:02:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/11/budget-2025-remarks-by-the-minister-of-finance-and-national-revenue.html

Budget 2025: Remarks by the Minister of Finance and National Revenue

Department of Finance Canada2025-11-04T16:03:35-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/12/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-announcing-240-million-for-cohere-to-scale-up-ai-compute-capacity.html

Before I begin, I would like to say a few words about the Canadian economy. In October, inflation was at two per cent. That means that for 10 months now, inflation has been within the Bank of Canada’s target range. That’s good news for Canadians. Because of that, interest rates are coming down. Canada was the first G7 country to cut interest rates four times, and that’s also good news for Canadians and Canadian business owners.

Department of Finance Canada2024-12-12T11:26:20-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/12/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-at-womens-college-hospital-on-the-national-day-of-remembrance-and-action-on-violence-against-women.html

Today is a tragic day, it’s a really sad day for all of us. It is an important day of remembrance and I am glad to have the opportunity to share in the sadness and to remember with everyone here, and especially with the women and girls who are here.

Department of Finance Canada2024-12-12T10:02:27-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/12/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-making-it-easier-for-homeowners-to-build-secondary-suites.html

We are making it easier for homeowners to add secondary suites, rental apartments, in-law suites, laneway homes. Today we are announcing we are doubling the loan limit for the Canada Secondary Suite Loan Program to $80,000. This program offers 15-year loan terms at just two per cent. That makes it easier for homeowners to add a secondary suite. It’s going to be administered by CMHC and it will launch in early 2025.

Department of Finance Canada2024-12-11T09:35:49-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/12/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-and-minister-of-finance-at-the-standing-committee-on-industry-and-technology-regarding-the-study-of-credit-car.html

Our government will continue working to ensure Canadian financial consumers are treated fairly, by ensuring Canadians have access to high-quality, affordable banking options.

Department of Finance Canada2024-12-10T15:30:18-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/12/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-delivering-a-tax-break-for-all-canadians-and-cracking-down-on-short-term-rentals.html

Inflation was two per cent in October. This means that inflation has been within the Bank of Canada’s target range for the past ten months, or the entire year. Notably, interest rates have already declined four times, and Canada was the first G7 country to cut interest rates.

Department of Finance Canada2024-12-10T14:21:04-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/12/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-regarding-bill-c-78-the-tax-break-for-all-canadians-act.html

Bill C-78 proposes a two-month tax break to all Canadians, from December 14, 2024, to February 15, 2025. With a GST/HST exemption across the country, Canadians will be able to buy essentials like groceries, prepared foods, snacks, and kids’ clothing—all tax-free.

Department of Finance Canada2024-12-09T14:30:49-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/12/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-announcing-12-billion-for-toronto-enabling-purchase-of-new-line-2-subway-cars.html

I would like to start by pointing out that we have some good news regarding the economy. Now in October, inflation was at two per cent. For 10 months inflation was within the Bank of Canada’s target range. This is good news for all Canadians, for all the people who live in Toronto. Because of this, it is now possible for interest rates to come down.

Department of Finance Canada2024-12-04T14:50:19-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/11/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-and-minister-of-finance-on-new-action-to-lower-the-cost-of-housing-for-canadians.html

I’d like to start by talking about the good news on inflation. Inflation was two per cent in October. That means for the past 10 months inflation in Canada has been within the Bank of Canada’s target range.

Department of Finance Canada2024-11-27T11:47:20-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/11/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-announcing-a-tax-break-for-all-canadians-and-the-working-canadians-rebate.html

It’s great to be here in the heart of such an important community, so close, to make some announcements that will really help middle class Canadians with the issue they are most worried about, and that is affordability.

Department of Finance Canada2024-11-27T11:30:43-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/11/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-putting-more-money-in-your-pocket.html

I’m going to start by talking about the Canadian economy, our tax break, our rebate for Canadian workers and an update on the Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses.

Department of Finance Canada2024-11-26T17:17:22-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/11/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-celebrating-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-ukrainian-canadian-congress-alberta-provincial-council.html

The time has come for us to be decisive about pushing Russian oil out of the world market. That Russian oil is quite literally funding Putin’s war machine. We’ve taken significant steps to push that Russian oil out of the world market. Now, we need to move further and work harder. And I believe, Canada believes, that now is the moment to undertake that work with our allies. And I’m glad to be saying that to you here at UCC Alberta because Canada as an energy power, Alberta as an energy power, has a real voice and a real role to play in making it possible for us, as the G7, to really push Russian oil out of the global market.

Department of Finance Canada2024-11-13T15:20:04-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/11/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-highlighting-108-new-affordable-homes-at-sault-ste-maries-royal-canadian-legion.html

Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister highlighting 108 new affordable homes at Sault Ste. Marie’s Royal Canadian Legion

Department of Finance Canada2024-11-08T16:07:05-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/11/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-helping-nearly-1-million-canadians-save-for-their-first-home-and-results-of-the-united-states-election.html

Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on helping nearly 1 million Canadians save for their first home and results of the United States election

Department of Finance Canada2024-11-08T12:44:28-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/11/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-at-the-standing-committee-on-natural-resources-regarding-the-trans-mountain-expansion-project.html

Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister at the Standing Committee on Natural Resources Regarding the Trans Mountain Expansion Project

Department of Finance Canada2024-11-05T15:26:33-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/10/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-protecting-reproductive-freedom-and-covering-essential-health-care-costs.html

Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on protecting reproductive freedom and covering essential health care costs

Department of Finance Canada2024-10-31T14:12:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/10/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-announcing-actions-to-protect-and-create-good-paying-jobs-for-canadian-workers.html

We’re launching a $200 million regional AI initiative. The regional development agencies will help support AI start-ups to bring new technology to market. And they will help drive AI adoption by Canadian businesses across the economy. I do want to say to Canadian businesses who are excited about the benefits of AI in their businesses, please think about using a Canadian AI company when you are using AI in your business. This is a great strength we have; take advantage of the great AI companies we have here at home.

Department of Finance Canada2024-10-29T16:11:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/10/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-announcing-healthy-meals-for-kids-in-manitoba.html

We’ve been through a tough time. When COVID first hit, our country suffered the deepest recession since the Great Depression. Our economy shrank by 17 per cent and it’s been tough getting out of that. In recent weeks, we’ve had some good news. What we’ve been seeing is light at the end of the tunnel. We are approaching a soft landing for the Canadian economy after the turbulence of the COVID recession and what followed.

Department of Finance Canada2024-10-28T14:26:42-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/10/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-measures-to-help-canadians-buy-or-rent-a-home.html

Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on measures to help Canadians buy or rent a home

Department of Finance Canada2024-10-25T10:48:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/10/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-and-minister-of-finance-announcing-made-in-canada-sustainable-investment-guidelines-and-mandatory-climate-disc.html

Today, we issued an additional $2 billion in green bonds. That brings our green bond issuance in total to $11 billion. We are finding there is high demand for Canadian green bonds. It’s a space where we’re going to continue to be active.

Department of Finance Canada2024-10-11T14:23:37-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/10/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-announcing-new-actions-to-build-secondary-suites-and-unlock-vacant-lands-to-build-more-homes.html

Today, I will tell you about the new measure our government is taking to build new housing. Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Minister of Public Services and Procurement) will tell you about the latest additions to the Canada Public Land Bank, a very important program that continues. And after that, Minister Terry Beech (Minister of Citizens’ Services) will tell you about the impact of these measures for Canadians.

Department of Finance Canada2024-10-10T13:41:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/10/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-investment-in-public-transit-in-toronto.html

Today’s announcement is really what happens when different levels of government, the city and the federal government, work together for the people who we represent.

Department of Finance Canada2024-10-07T13:47:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/10/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-announcing-mortgage-reform-details-to-ensure-canadians-can-access-lower-monthly-mortgage-payments-by-december-15.html

Canada has now been the first G7 country to cut interest rates for the first time, the first G7 country to cut interest rates for a second time, and the first G7 country to cut interest rates for a third time, and we have now seen wages outpacing inflation for 19 months in a row.

Department of Finance Canada2024-10-07T11:23:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/09/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-announcing-the-boldest-mortgage-reforms-in-decades-to-unlock-homeownership-for-more-canadians.html

Welcome to the first economic press conference of the season. I will speak about the Canadian economy and the new mortgage rules. Minister Virani will talk about the new framework to protect renters and home buyers. Finally, Minister Boissonnault will speak about what these new mortgage rules will mean for young workers and for families across Canada.

Department of Finance Canada2024-09-18T15:23:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/09/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-announcing-nearly-24-million-to-improve-torontos-evergreen-brick-works.html

I am delighted to be at Evergreen Brick Works today. And I am really glad to be here with my friend and neighbour MP Julie Dabrusin, and glad to be here with Lois Lindsay (the Chief Program Officer at Evergreen Brick Works) and Jennifer Angel (CEO of Evergreen Brick Works).

Department of Finance Canada2024-09-04T08:32:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/08/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-to-highlight-the-federal-ccus-investment-tax-credit-at-the-polaris-carbon-capture-project.html

Our investment tax credits are already working to give businesses like Shell the certainty and the support they need to make historic investments in Canada that create great jobs while reducing our emissions at the same time. We are also supporting Canadian workers, and good-paying jobs in Canada, by linking many of our investment tax credits to labour requirements. That gives businesses and employers an incentive to pay a prevailing union wage and to create apprenticeship opportunities.

Department of Finance Canada2024-08-27T11:20:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/08/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-the-canada-growth-funds-investment-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-while-supporting-jobs-in-alberta.html

This is a place where history is being made. Things are happening here that aren’t happening anywhere else in the world, and this is made in Canada, made in Alberta innovation and technology.

Department of Finance Canada2024-08-22T16:11:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/07/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-announcing-30-year-amortizations-for-insured-mortgages-to-put-homeownership-in-reach-for-millennials-and-gen-z.html

Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister announcing 30 year amortizations for insured mortgages to put homeownership in reach for Millennials and Gen Z

Department of Finance Canada2024-07-30T15:16:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/07/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-and-minister-of-finance-following-the-g20-finance-ministers-and-central-bank-governors-meeting-in-brazil.html

Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance following the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Brazil

Department of Finance Canada2024-07-30T14:35:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/07/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-expanding-markham-district-energys-affordable-low-carbon-energy-network.html

This investment in Markham is particularly exciting because it is a groundbreaking, world-leading investment. This is the Growth Fund’s first investment in Ontario. Through a carbon contract for difference, the Canada Growth Fund is helping Markham generate more clean energy by using a cutting-edge technology that extracts heat from wastewater.

Department of Finance Canada2024-07-19T16:39:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/07/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-expanding-access-to-the-canadian-dental-care-plan.html

Our government is committed to delivering fairness for every generation of Canadians. That’s why, last year, we launched the new Canadian Dental Care Plan. Because up until very recently in Canada, you’ve been able to tell how much money someone makes, or how much money their parents make, by their smile. That’s not right. It’s not fair. Our government is now changing that now.

Department of Finance Canada2024-07-10T14:06:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/07/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-highlighting-investments-to-support-canadas-athletes.html

Our government is delivering fairness for every generation. And our plan includes investing in Canada’s athletes—like the amazing athletes here with us today. They represent us, they wear the maple leaf, and we are so proud of them.

Department of Finance Canada2024-07-05T15:22:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/07/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-and-minister-of-finance-at-the-unveiling-of-the-lm-montgomery-commemorative-circulation-coin.html

Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance at the unveiling of the L.M. Montgomery commemorative circulation coin

Department of Finance Canada2024-07-05T13:00:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/06/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-investing-2-billion-in-high-speed-internet-for-canadians.html

Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on investing $2 billion in high-speed internet for Canadians

Department of Finance Canada2024-06-26T14:38:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/06/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-announcing-a-consultation-to-protect-canadian-workers-and-electric-vehicle-supply-chains-from-unfair-chinese-t.html

Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister announcing a consultation to protect Canadian workers and electric vehicle supply chains from unfair Chinese trade practices

Department of Finance Canada2024-06-26T11:39:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/06/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-the-national-school-food-policy.html

I am glad to be here with the students, teachers and parents of this incredible school, Lord Roberts Elementary School, and the people of LunchLAB, who do something so amazing for the kids and the families and the communities here.

Department of Finance Canada2024-06-24T16:49:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/06/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-growing-communities-and-investing-10-million-in-torontos-harbourfront-centre.html

Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on growing communities and investing $10 million in Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre

Department of Finance Canada2024-06-24T14:45:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/06/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-highlighting-the-governments-legislative-accomplishments-for-canadians-over-the-spring-parliamentary-sitting.html

With Parliament rising for the summer soon, today is an important opportunity to highlight the work our government is doing to deliver fairness for every generation.

Department of Finance Canada2024-06-21T09:14:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/06/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-the-canadian-economy.html

Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on the Canadian economy

Department of Finance Canada2024-06-19T10:15:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/06/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-delivering-tax-fairness-for-canadians.html

Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on delivering tax fairness for Canadians

Department of Finance Canada2024-06-18T15:57:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/06/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-tabling-a-notice-of-ways-and-means-motion-to-deliver-tax-fairness-for-every-generation.html

Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on tabling a Notice of Ways and Means Motion to deliver tax fairness for every generation

Department of Finance Canada2024-06-18T09:54:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/06/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-delivering-tax-fairness-for-every-generation.html

Tomorrow, we will introduce changes that will result in a small number of well-off Canadians paying a little more in tax when they sell a successful investment.

Department of Finance Canada2024-06-18T09:53:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/06/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-building-more-co-op-homes-faster.html

I am so happy to be here. I am happy to be here in Toronto. I’m happy to be here in the amazing community I have the privilege to represent as a Member of Parliament. And I am really happy to be here at the Charles Hastings Housing Co-op.

Department of Finance Canada2024-06-17T11:37:59-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/06/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-improving-tax-fairness-for-canadians-and-making-it-easier-to-buy-a-home.html

I will speak first about our government’s action to improve tax fairness for all Canadians, the Canada Growth Fund’s newest investment, making mortgages more affordable, and the Budget Implementation Act.

Department of Finance Canada2024-06-13T10:02:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/06/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-announcing-a-public-transit-investment-in-the-peel-region.html

I am really happy to announce that the federal government is investing $6.97 million in the Peel Region through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.

Department of Finance Canada2024-06-11T16:55:37-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/06/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-growing-communities-and-rebuilding-torontos-blackhurst-cultural-centre.html

I am so so glad to be here today at the Blackhurst Cultural Centre in Toronto.

Department of Finance Canada2024-06-06T12:59:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/06/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-building-homes-communities-and-getting-major-projects-done.html

The Budget Implementation Act is a critical piece of our economic plan to build a Canada that works for every generation, particularly younger Canadians, a Canada where they can get ahead, and where they know their hard work will pay off.

Department of Finance Canada2024-06-05T11:04:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/05/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-supporting-the-next-generation-of-researchers-and-innovators.html

We’re backing ground-breaking industries, ground-breaking ideas, ground-breaking research so that Canada remains on the cutting edge of the technologies of tomorrow, and the good jobs and the good lives that they will bring.

Department of Finance Canada2024-05-31T14:17:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/05/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-increasing-productivity-and-boosting-innovation-to-create-more-good-jobs.html

Economic growth and innovation and the new Canadian Entrepreneurs’ Incentive.

Department of Finance Canada2024-05-29T15:25:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/05/remarks-from-the-deputy-prime-minister-from-the-g7-finance-ministers-and-central-bank-governors-meeting.html

We have told our allies that we are prepared to do that and step up directly. Canada’s firm position has always been that Russia—the aggressor—must pay for the destruction it has caused. It cannot be the sole duty of the democracies to pay for Putin’s war of aggression.

Department of Finance Canada2024-05-27T15:11:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/05/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-delivering-stronger-public-health-care-to-lift-up-every-generation.html

Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on delivering stronger public health care to lift up every generation

Department of Finance Canada2024-05-23T15:54:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/05/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-about-the-canadian-dental-care-plan.html

Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister about the Canadian Dental Care Plan

Department of Finance Canada2024-05-23T15:54:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/05/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-combatting-auto-theft.html

Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on combatting auto theft

Department of Finance Canada2024-05-22T08:04:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/05/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-building-more-10-a-day-child-care-spaces-in-nova-scotia.html

Our budget is about ensuring fairness for every generation—especially younger Canadians. That’s why an important part of our plan is about helping young parents across Canada by improving access to affordable, high-quality early learning and child care.

Department of Finance Canada2024-05-15T17:59:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/05/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-at-the-standing-committee-on-finance-to-discuss-the-budget-implementation-act-2024-no-1.html

Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister at the Standing Committee on Finance to discuss the Budget Implementation Act, 2024, No. 1.

Department of Finance Canada2024-05-15T12:43:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/05/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-creating-more-child-care-spaces-for-families-in-ontario.html

Today, child care fees are down by at least 50 per cent across Canada. In eight provinces and territories, child care costs just $10-a-day. This year, families in Ontario are saving up to $8,500—per child.

Department of Finance Canada2024-05-14T14:59:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/05/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-building-a-clean-and-safe-environment-for-the-next-generation.html

Our investment tax credits are already working to give businesses the certainty and the support they need to make historic investments in Canada that create great jobs while reducing our emissions at the same time.

Department of Finance Canada2024-05-09T13:07:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/05/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-delivering-up-to-450-more-for-volunteer-firefighters-and-search-and-rescue.html

Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on delivering up to $450 more for Volunteer Firefighters and Search and Rescue

Department of Finance Canada2024-05-09T12:32:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/05/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-making-the-housing-market-fairer-for-renters-and-first-time-home-buyers.html

It’s why, in the budget, we are really focused on three things. First, housing—the Prime Minister outlined the key housing policies. Second, affordability, with programs like the dental care plan and ongoing investments in our early learning and child care system, and the absolutely crucial investments for the Canadian economy.

Department of Finance Canada2024-05-06T15:05:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/05/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-legislation-to-ensure-fairness-for-every-generation.html

Good afternoon. I will first speak about the Budget Implementation Act, which will be introduced this week in the House of Commons.

Department of Finance Canada2024-05-02T12:34:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/05/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-helping-provinces-and-territories-deliver-better-universal-public-health-care.html

Our budget is a plan to build more affordable homes; grow our economy in a way that will create good-paying jobs for Canadians and keep Canada at the economic forefront; and strengthen Canada’s social safety net to help make life cost less.

Department of Finance Canada2024-05-02T10:17:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/05/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-attracting-investment-to-boost-innovation-and-create-good-paying-jobs.html

We’re acting now—and acting with purpose—because the cost of inaction today would be borne chiefly by younger Canadians. We would be leaving them behind. And we will not do that. Instead, we will help them realize the promise of Canada with a responsible plan that creates new career opportunities and grows the economy for every generation.

Department of Finance Canada2024-05-01T08:58:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/04/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-welcoming-a-historic-investment-by-honda.html

Canada has everything it takes to be a global leader in the full electric vehicle supply chain. We have the raw materials, like aluminum, lithium, steel, and nickel. We have a strong manufacturing base. And most important of all, we have the talented, committed, skilled people who know how to mine those materials, then they know how to transform them into fantastic products, including the amazing cars we see here.

Department of Finance Canada2024-04-29T14:17:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/04/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-empowering-young-entrepreneurs.html

Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on empowering young entrepreneurs

Department of Finance Canada2024-04-26T13:10:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/04/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-fairness-for-every-generation-and-building-more-homes-faster.html

We’re working hard to make life more affordable, with absolutely essential things like dental care, like making diabetes medicine, like making contraceptives free for Canadians. That’s going to make life more affordable for so many people.

Department of Finance Canada2024-04-25T13:33:59-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/04/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-strengthening-canadian-research-and-innovation-and-making-education-more-affordable.html

We’re acting now—and acting with purpose—because the cost of inaction today would be borne chiefly by younger Canadians. We would be leaving them behind. And we cannot—we simply will not—do that. Instead, we will help them realize the promise of Canada with a responsible plan that creates new career opportunities and grows the economy for every generation.

Department of Finance Canada2024-04-24T15:08:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/04/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-a-fairer-future-for-every-generation-of-indigenous-peoples.html

The Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program is a very important step for Indigenous self-determination and in Canada’s path of reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. And, as Finance Minister, I also know this is an important step for Canada’s economic growth and prosperity.

Department of Finance Canada2024-04-24T12:30:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/04/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-growing-canadas-small-businesses.html

Today, too many young Canadians feel as though the deck is stacked against them. They can get a good job, they can work hard, but far too often, the reward of a middle class life, a life that is secure, comfortable, prosperous, remains out of reach.

Department of Finance Canada2024-04-23T12:53:37-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/04/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-driving-economic-growth-for-workers.html

Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on driving economic growth for workers

Department of Finance Canada2024-04-19T09:26:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/04/budget-2024-remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-and-minister-of-finance.html

We are driving the kind of economic growth that will ensure every generation of Canadians can reach their full potential.

Department of Finance Canada2024-04-16T16:02:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/04/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-the-launch-of-canadas-housing-plan.html

It’s wonderful to be here today in Vaughan with the Prime Minister, with Minister Fraser, and with so many of our caucus and cabinet colleagues.

Department of Finance Canada2024-04-15T10:55:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/04/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-putting-homeownership-back-within-reach-and-supporting-canadian-homeowners.html

Our focus today is unlocking the door to the middle class for millions of younger Canadians. In all we do, we dedicate ourselves to making a better life within reach for our younger generations. Because it is what you deserve. And it is what your parents and grandparents want for you, too.

Department of Finance Canada2024-04-12T14:40:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/04/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-announcing-a-new-youth-mental-health-fund.html

That is why, in the budget, we will be announcing a new, $500 million Youth Mental Health Fund. The Fund will help community mental health organizations across the country provide more access to mental health care for younger Canadians right in their communities.

Department of Finance Canada2024-04-09T15:49:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/04/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-changing-how-we-build-homes-in-canada.html

Over the coming days, and in the budget I will table later this month, we’ll reveal more of our no‑holds‑barred plan to wrestle down the costs of owning or renting a home.

Department of Finance Canada2024-04-09T14:36:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/04/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-the-release-our-north-strong-and-free-a-renewed-vision-for-canadas-defence.html

Today it is worth reminding ourselves why Canada steps up—why we devote time and treasure to foreign policy and defence. Why we send Canadian soldiers, sailors, aviators, diplomats, aid workers, intelligence officers, doctors, nurses, medics, and engineers into dangerous places, even when Canadian soil is not directly at risk.

Department of Finance Canada2024-04-09T08:09:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/04/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-securing-canadas-ai-advantage.html

Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on securing Canada’s AI advantage

Department of Finance Canada2024-04-08T14:13:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/04/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-protecting-and-expanding-affordable-housing.html

One of the biggest pressures in Canada right now, one of the biggest pressures on Canadians right now, is housing. And we know that this is especially true for younger Canadians, for low-income workers, for single-parent families, for people with disabilities, for seniors on fixed incomes.

Department of Finance Canada2024-04-05T12:34:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/04/remarks-for-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-unlocking-housing-construction-and-launching-canada-builds.html

That’s why I am so pleased to announce that, in the upcoming federal budget, we are going to top up the Apartment Construction Loan Program with a further $15 billion. That’s going to bring up the program’s total to more than $55 billion in funding.

Department of Finance Canada2024-04-04T14:54:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/04/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-growing-communities-and-building-more-homes-faster.html

Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on growing communities and building more homes, faster

Department of Finance Canada2024-04-04T08:44:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/04/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-a-new-national-school-food-program-to-set-kids-up-for-success.html

Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on a new National School Food Program to set kids up for success

Department of Finance Canada2024-04-02T14:35:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/04/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-highlighting-the-next-step-to-universal-access-to-free-contraceptives.html

Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister highlighting the next step to universal access to free contraceptives

Department of Finance Canada2024-04-01T09:04:28-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/03/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-building-more-10-a-day-child-care-spaces.html

Today, as a next step in our plan, I am here to announce what we are doing to help young parents across Canada by improving access to affordable early learning and child care.

Department of Finance Canada2024-03-29T13:05:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/03/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-fairness-for-every-generation.html

Many younger Canadians had a tough introduction to their adult lives. Millennials coming of age in the early 2000s endured the chaos and challenge of the Great Recession. Many in Gen Z became adults during the Covid pandemic. Both generations have strived to pursue careers and start families in a time of high inflation, high interest rates, and high housing costs.

Department of Finance Canada2024-03-27T13:32:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/03/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-at-the-standing-committee-on-finance-regarding-bill-c-59-the-fall-economic-statement-implementation-act-and-ma.html

Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister at the Standing Committee on Finance regarding Bill C-59, the Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, and Main Estimates

Department of Finance Canada2024-03-22T10:02:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/03/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-how-canadas-economic-plan-is-building-more-rental-homes-faster-in-victoria.html

And that’s why our government is working every single day to build more homes faster, and to make life more affordable for Canadians and their families.

Department of Finance Canada2024-03-12T16:56:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/03/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-supporting-canadian-businesses-with-alcohol-excise-duty-relief.html

And today, I have an announcement. I am really glad to announce that our government will be extending this two per cent cap on the excise duty for an additional two years.

Department of Finance Canada2024-03-11T15:52:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/03/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-at-womens-college-hospital-in-toronto.html

The work you do here is so important, and I just want to start by recognizing that and thanking all the health care professionals across Canada, and a personal thank you to all the amazing people here at Women’s College Hospital.

Department of Finance Canada2024-03-07T17:17:12-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/02/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-new-action-to-build-more-than-5000-affordable-homes-and-strengthen-competition-to-lower-prices-for-canadians.html

In a moment, I will speak about the Canadian economy today and about how our economic plan is making life more affordable for Canadians.

Department of Finance Canada2024-02-27T13:37:11-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/02/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-building-more-homes-faster-in-winnipeg.html

I love Winnipeg, and I am so happy to be in Winnipeg today. And I am really happy to be here with the team at the University of Winnipeg Community Renewal Corporation and to see first-hand the amazing work you are doing, the amazing homes you are creating, and the amazing communities you are making possible.

Department of Finance Canada2024-02-23T14:41:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/02/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-and-minister-of-finance-at-the-aqper-2024-symposium.html

I would like to begin by acknowledging that we are gathered on the traditional territories of several First Nations, including the Huron-Wendat Nation.

Department of Finance Canada2024-02-21T18:08:20-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/02/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-building-more-homes-faster-and-strengthening-health-care-for-rural-canadians.html

Our government is working every day to deliver for Canadians across the country—from our big cities to our smallest towns. And the actions we’re announcing today will help to ensure that Canada’s small towns remain a great place to call home—today and for years to come.

Department of Finance Canada2024-02-13T15:46:17-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/02/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-new-support-for-asylum-claimants-in-toronto.html

Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on new support for asylum claimants in Toronto

Department of Finance Canada2024-02-06T17:50:35-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/02/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-announcing-new-action-to-make-rent-more-affordable.html

Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister announcing new action to make rent more affordable

Department of Finance Canada2024-02-06T16:52:39-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/01/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-taking-further-action-to-build-more-homes-faster.html

Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on taking further action to build more homes, faster

Department of Finance Canada2024-01-30T14:03:41-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/01/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-helping-over-500000-canadians-save-for-their-first-home-and-building-more-homes-faster.html

Whether it’s helping Canadians to save for their first home, like those half a million Canadians who’ve now opened a First Home Savings Account, or getting more homes built faster, our government is going to continue working every single day to deliver for Canadians and to make housing more affordable for people from coast to coast to coast.

Department of Finance Canada2024-01-12T15:22:51-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/12/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-removing-barriers-to-build-more-homes-faster-in-toronto.html

Today’s announcement alone will fast-track nearly 12,000 new homes in Toronto over the next three years, and more than 53,000 homes over the next decade.

Department of Finance Canada2023-12-22T12:30:51-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/12/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-welcoming-the-canada-growth-funds-first-carbon-contract-for-difference.html

Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister welcoming the Canada Growth Fund’s first carbon contract for difference

Department of Finance Canada2023-12-22T10:39:25-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/12/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-and-minister-of-finance-at-a-press-conference-following-the-meeting-of-federal-provincial-and-territorial-fina.html

We are strengthening Canada’s universal public health care system through the historic $198 billion investment our government made earlier this year, and we are negotiating bilateral agreements which will help provide Canadians with the high quality care they deserve.

Department of Finance Canada2023-12-18T13:32:05-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/12/opening-remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-and-minister-of-finance-at-the-meeting-of-federal-provincial-and-territorial-finance-ministers.html

We are together strengthening Canada’s universal public health care system through the historic $198 billion investment our government made earlier this year. We signed our first bilateral agreement, with Minister Katrine Conroy’s government in B.C., in October.

Department of Finance Canada2023-12-18T13:31:59-05:00