Canada News Centre2026-09-08T17:05:54-04:00https://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/2026/09/government-of-canada-concludes-pre-budget-consultations-for-budget-2026.html

Yesterday, the Government of Canada concluded its pre-budget consultations for Budget 2026. In the face of ongoing affordability pressures and recent U.S. tariff actions, Budget 2026 will outline the government's next steps to support Canadian workers and businesses, create the conditions for businesses to grow and invest, strengthen Canada’s competitiveness, and build a more resilient and prosperous economy.

Department of Finance Canada2026-09-08T16:56:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/08/secretary-of-state-long-in-sarnia-to-highlight-canadian-response-to-us-tariffs.html

The Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State responsible for the Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions, joined by Marilyn Gladu, Member of Parliament, will visit a local dairy farm and hold a press conference to highlight new measures to protect and support Canadian workers and businesses during these challenging times.

Department of Finance Canada2026-08-26T13:00:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/07/secretary-of-state-long-highlights-investment-in-indigenous-sport-programs-to-empower-first-nations-inuit-and-metis-communities.html

Today, the Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State (Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions), highlighted the program’s $227,071 investment in the Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre to help it deliver Indigenous-led sport and recreation projects that will support the community’s health and well-being. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport).

Department of Finance Canada2026-07-06T12:16:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/06/canadians-to-begin-receiving-enhanced-canada-groceries-and-essentials-benefit-starting-today0.html

Today, the Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State responsible for the Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions, highlighted that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has begun issuing a one-time top-up payment under the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, equal to a 50% increase in the annual 2025-26 value of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Credit.

Department of Finance Canada2026-06-05T09:02:34-04:00https://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/employment-social-development/news/2026/05/governments-of-canada-and-new-brunswick-partner-to-support-tariff-impacted-workers-and-strengthen-the-workforce0.html

The global trade landscape is shifting rapidly, which has created uncertainty and challenges for workers, industries and communities across Canada. In a rapidly changing world, the Government of Canada is focusing on what it can control: building a stronger, more resilient Canada. This calls for decisive action from governments at all levels to protect jobs, strengthen local economies and ensure workers can adapt to changing economic realities.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-05-21T10:18:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/05/governments-of-canada-and-new-brunswick-partner-to-support-tariff-impacted-workers-and-strengthen-the-workforce.html

The Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State (Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions), and the Honourable Jean-Claude D’Amours, New Brunswick’s Minister of Post Secondary Education, Training and Labour and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, will be in Fredericton to announce support for workers whose jobs have been directly or indirectly impacted by global tariffs.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-05-20T15:39:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/05/secretary-of-state-long-highlights-new-flagship-measure-to-build-trades-and-support-canadas-young-people.html

As the global trade landscape shifts, Canada’s new government is focused on what it can control: building a stronger, more independent economy. That means accelerating nation building projects—from affordable housing to defence and local infrastructure—which all depend on a strong skilled trades workforce.

Department of Finance Canada2026-05-01T09:50:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/03/bolstering-defence-capacity-in-new-brunswick-through-canadas-defence-industrial-strategy.html

Today, the Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State (Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions), announced federal defence investments in two New Brunswick projects on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA).

Department of Finance Canada2026-03-31T09:32:04-04:00https://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/secretary-of-state-long-highlights-recent-measures-to-make-life-more-affordable-for-canadians.html

The global landscape is rapidly changing, leaving economies, businesses, and workers under a cloud of uncertainty. In response, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can control: building a stronger economy to make life more affordable for Canadians.

Department of Finance Canada2026-03-17T15:47:35-04:00https://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/2026/01/secretary-of-state-long-highlights-the-new-canada-groceries-and-essentials-benefit.html

Today in Miramichi, the Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State (Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions), took part in an event to highlight how the government is working to make life more affordable, and delivering significant new support for those most affected by the rising price of food.

Department of Finance Canada2026-01-30T12:00:32-05:00https://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/2025/11/secretary-long-highlights-budget-investment-in-new-trade-diversification-corridors-fund-at-port-saint-john.html

In a rapidly changing and uncertain world, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can control.

Department of Finance Canada2025-11-08T09:48:49-05:00https://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/2025/10/minister-champagne-takes-aim-at-financial-scams-and-abuse-announces-anti-fraud-strategy-and-new-financial-crimes-agency.html

In a rapidly changing and uncertain world, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can control. We are protecting our communities and our country. We are building our economy with major projects and millions more homes. We are empowering Canadians with lower costs and new opportunities to help you get ahead. We cannot control what other nations do, but we can control what we choose to build – and we are building Canada Strong.

Department of Finance Canada2025-10-20T11:20:02-04:00https://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 Canada2025-10-16T13:34:10-04:00