Canada News Centre2026-09-09T21:01:48-04:00https://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/statement-by-the-minister-of-finance-on-the-canadian-international-trade-tribunal-s-report-on-global-imports-of-canned-and-frozen-vegetables.html

“The global economy is rapidly changing, and many Canadians are feeling the effects at home. That is why the federal government is hard at work to build the strongest economy in the G7 amid the current global geopolitical uncertainty. "

Department of Finance Canada2026-09-09T21:02:17-04:00https://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/2026/09/minister-champagne-in-alberta-will-participate-in-an-armchair-discussion-hosted-by-the-edmonton-chamber-of-commerce.html

On September 9, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will participate in an armchair discussion at an event hosted by the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce.

Department of Finance Canada2026-09-08T12:31:59-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/09/parliamentary-secretary-turnbull-in-oshawa-to-highlight-recent-affordability-measures-for-canadians.html

Ryan Turnbull, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will highlight recent government support to help Canadian families and businesses lower everyday costs.

Department of Finance Canada2026-09-08T12:00:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/09/the-government-of-canada-extends-the-federal-fuel-excise-tax-relief-on-gasoline-diesel-and-aviation-fuels-for-canadians.html

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, announced that the government is extending the temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax until January 31, 2027, and applying 50% of the regular excise tax rate from February 1 through March 31, 2027. This will bring down everyday costs for Canadians, including truckers and businesses in the food, agriculture, housing, construction, and delivery sectors.

Department of Finance Canada2026-09-02T13:54:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/09/minister-champagne-advances-canadas-economic-interests-at-g20-meeting-in-north-carolina.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, today concluded a series of high-level meetings in Asheville, North Carolina, where he and Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada, represented Canada at the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting.

Department of Finance Canada2026-09-01T19:31:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/09/minister-champagne-to-make-an-affordability-announcement.html

The Minister of Finance and National Revenue, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, will make an announcement as part of the government's efforts to help Canadian families and businesses lower everyday costs.

Department of Finance Canada2026-09-01T12:01:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/08/minister-champagne-to-hold-media-callback-while-he-is-attending-g20-meetings.html

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will hold a media callback following his participation in the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meetings in Asheville, United States.

Department of Finance Canada2026-08-31T15:50:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/08/minister-champagne-to-promote-canadas-interests-at-g20-finance-ministers-and-central-bank-governors-meeting-in-north-carolina.html

As the global landscape is marked by rapid changes and uncertainty for economies, businesses, and workers, Canada is focused on what we can control. We are building our strength at home, diversifying our trade partnerships, and building new relationships around the world.

Department of Finance Canada2026-08-28T16:17:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/08/inaugural-canada-india-finance-ministers-economic-and-financial-dialogue.html

Today, Canada’s Minister of Finance and National Revenue, François-Philippe Champagne, and India’s Minister of Finance and Minister of Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, concluded a productive inaugural India–Canada Finance Ministers’ Economic and Financial Dialogue.

Department of Finance Canada2026-08-27T14:52:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/08/the-governement-of-canada-highlights-targeted-countermeasures-and-substantive-support-for-workers-and-businesses-in-response-to-us-tariffs.html

The Government of Canada has negotiated intensively and in good faith with the United States (U.S.) toward a fair and comprehensive trade agreement that would protect Canadian workers and their families, strengthen the economy, provide greater certainty for businesses, and respect Canada’s sovereignty.

Department of Finance Canada2026-08-27T13:45:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/08/minister-of-finance-meets-with-chief-economists-to-discuss-economic-outlook-and-fiscal-priorities.html

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, met with Canada’s leading chief economists to exchange views and perspectives on the country's economic outlook and discuss the government's plan to build the strongest economy in the G7.

Department of Finance Canada2026-08-26T18:04:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/08/department-of-finance-meets-with-stakeholders-on-canadas-response-to-us-tariffs.html

Yesterday, Nick Leswick, Deputy Minister of the Department of Finance Canada, joined by senior officials from the department, hosted a briefing with Canadian industry and labour stakeholders on Canada-United States (U.S.) economic issues.

Department of Finance Canada2026-08-26T10:20:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/08/canada-announces-targeted-countermeasures-and-substantive-support-for-workers-and-businesses-in-response-to-us-tariffs.html

Following the U.S. decision to impose a 50 per cent tariff on $27.6 billion of Canadian goods effective August 22, Minister Champagne confirmed today that Canada will match the new U.S. tariffs dollar for dollar, rate for rate, with additional Canadian tariffs on U.S. goods.

Department of Finance Canada2026-08-25T11:05:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/08/minister-of-finance-meets-with-provincial-and-territorial-counterparts-on-canadas-response-to-latest-us-tariffs.html

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, met virtually with provincial and territorial finance ministers to discuss the suspension of trade negotiations with the United States (U.S.) and the government’s response to newly imposed and unjustified U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.

Department of Finance Canada2026-08-24T21:07:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/08/ministers-champagne-joly-hajdu-and-solomon-to-announce-canadian-response-to-us-tariffs.html

The Minister of Finance and National Revenue, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, the Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, the Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, and the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, the Honourable Evan Solomon, will visit a local business and hold a joint press conference to announce new measures to protect and support Canadian workers and businesses during these challenging times.

Department of Finance Canada2026-08-24T18:55:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/08/minister-champagne-in-montreal-to-host-pre-budget-consultations-ahead-of-budget-2026.html

Minister Champagne in Montréal to host pre-budget consultations ahead of Budget 2026

Department of Finance Canada2026-08-23T18:18:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/08/minister-champagne-to-welcome-indias-minister-of-finance-and-corporate-affairs-to-canada-to-reinforce-bilateral-ties.html

In a rapidly changing world, Canada is focused on what we can control. We are building our economic strength at home and diversifying our partnerships abroad. To advance these efforts, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will host the Honourable Nirmala Sitharaman, India's Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, to Canada on August 26 and 27.

Department of Finance Canada2026-08-21T12:35:42-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/07/canada-imposes-provisional-safeguard-tariff-on-imports-of-wood-cabinets-and-vanities-to-protect-canadian-manufacturers-and-workers.html

The Government of Canada is moving forward with actions to protect Canadian industries and strengthen the economy amid a rapidly evolving global trade landscape. As economic security, industrial policy, and international competition continue to shape investment, trade, and financial decisions around the world, the federal government is moving with speed and ambition to build the strongest economy in the G7.

Department of Finance Canada2026-07-31T13:34:58-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-acts-to-protect-canadian-softwood-lumber-jobs-announces-support-to-lumber-company.html

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, announced that the federal government is providing $60 million loan to Arbec Bois d'œuvre Inc. through the Large Enterprise Tariff Loan facility. The funding will help the company maintain operations, transition to a business model less reliant on the United States, and limit disruption to its workforce.

Department of Finance Canada2026-07-28T12:38:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-announces-loan-support-to-millar-western-forest-products-ltd.html

Canada’s forest sector has been impacted by ongoing trade disputes, particularly between the U.S. and China, which has created weak market conditions for softwood lumber, pulp, and other forest products resulting in ongoing economic uncertainty for workers and their families.

Department of Finance Canada2026-07-27T09:38:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/07/government-launches-consultation-on-draft-legislation-for-various-tax-measures.html

Today, the Department of Finance is releasing for consultation, draft legislative proposals to implement a range of previously announced tax measures, as well as other technical amendments to Canada's tax system.

Department of Finance Canada2026-07-23T11:31:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/07/minister-champagne-meets-with-provincial-and-territorial-finance-ministers-in-charlottetown-advances-internal-trade-through-key-harmonization-miles.html

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, met with provincial and territorial finance ministers in Charlottetown to discuss shared priorities, including improving affordability, removing outstanding internal trade barriers between provinces, increasing housing supply and advancing measures to strengthen Canada's long-term economic growth and competitiveness in an uncertain global environment.

Department of Finance Canada2026-07-15T14:12:09-04:00https://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/government-of-canada-launches-consultations-ahead-of-budget-2026.html

In preparation for the fall budget, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, today announced the launch of pre-budget consultations.

Department of Finance Canada2026-07-06T15:41:56-04:00https://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/2026/07/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/following-junes-one-time-payment-canadians-to-start-receiving-first-enriched-quarterly-canada-groceries-and-essentials-benefit-payment-today.html

The Government of Canada is relentlessly focused on making life more affordable for Canadians and reducing the cost of groceries and daily essentials.

Department of Finance Canada2026-07-03T12:06:25-04:00https://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/government-of-canada-announces-additional-520-million-to-help-jasper-rebuild.html

In the summer of 2024, Jasper National Park and the town of Jasper were hit with a devastating wildfire that burned approximately 32,700 hectares and destroyed 30 percent of structures in the town. A significant portion of the park’s infrastructure was also damaged or destroyed. Since then, in partnership with the Government of Alberta, the Municipality of Jasper and local stakeholders, the federal government has supported residents, helped restore services, and rebuilt infrastructure.

Department of Finance Canada2026-06-30T15:23:22-04:00https://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/government-pre-publishes-regulations-to-prevent-fraud-and-facilitate-the-next-phase-of-consumer-driven-banking.html

The Government of Canada is strengthening Canada’s financial sector and making it work better for Canadians, including by combatting fraud and increasing competition. Today, proposed regulatory measures to support this plan were included in the Canada Gazette, Part I.

Department of Finance Canada2026-06-26T15:05:43-04:00https://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/financial-consumer-agency/news/2026/06/pafcac-announces-an-administrative-monetary-penalty-paid-by-the-royal-bank-of-canada.html

FCAC announces an administrative monetary penalty paid by the Royal Bank of Canada

Financial Consumer Agency of Canada2026-06-25T13:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/06/government-announces-largest-indigenous-loan-guarantee-in-canadian-history-to-support-darlington-new-nuclear-project.html

Government announces largest Indigenous loan guarantee in Canadian history to support Darlington New Nuclear Project

Department of Finance Canada2026-06-23T08:00:39-04:00https://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/legislation-passes-to-implement-measures-from-the-spring-economic-update-2026.html

This important legislation delivers targeted measures to support Canadians, build a strong economy and ensure that Canada is well positioned to navigate current global challenges and achieve long-term prosperity.

Department of Finance Canada2026-06-19T17:09:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/06/legislation-passes-to-boost-housing-supply-and-help-make-housing-more-attainable-for-all-canadians.html

Over the past year, Canadians have navigated a rapidly changing and increasingly fragmented world. In response, Canada’s government continues to focus on what we can control: building a strong Canadian economy, delivering responsible fiscal management, and supporting Canadians who are under pressure from everyday expenses. And when it comes to bringing down costs for Canadians—a key area of focus for the federal government is lowering the cost of a new home.

Department of Finance Canada2026-06-19T15:47:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/06/canada-announces-provisional-safeguard-tariff-on-imports-of-canned-vegetables-to-protect-canadian-producers.html

The Government of Canada is taking action to protect Canadian industries and strengthen the economy in a rapidly changing global trade environment. As economic security, industrial policy, and global economic competition increasingly shape investment, trade, and financial decisions, the Government of Canada is building the strongest economy in the G7 by moving with speed and ambition to diversify our trade partners and build our strength here at home.

Department of Finance Canada2026-06-19T10:51:25-04:00https://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/government-of-canada-introduces-targeted-support-to-help-canadas-airline-sector-weather-global-fuel-market-volatility.html

Today, the Government is taking further targeted action to support stability in Canada's airline sector during this period of elevated fuel prices. The Minister of Finance and National Revenue, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, announced the launch of the Liquidity for Airline Sector Resilience facility, a new loan program through the Canada Enterprise Emergency Funding Corporation (CEEFC). The facility will offer eligible Canadian airlines experiencing significant financial pressures resulting from elevated jet fuel costs up to $150 million in repayable liquidity support, on an as-needed basis.

Department of Finance Canada2026-06-08T10:07:37-04:00https://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/government-of-canada-renews-support-to-the-international-sustainability-standards-board-office-in-montreal.html

In an increasingly divided and uncertain world, the Government of Canada is focused on what it can control—building a stronger, more independent, and more sustainable economy—and is committed to mobilizing public and private capital to support investment in the transition to net-zero.

Department of Finance Canada2026-06-05T12:16:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/06/canadians-to-begin-receiving-enhanced-canada-groceries-and-essentials-benefit-starting-today.html

The world’s economic and trade landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation, thrusting countries, businesses, and workers into a period of uncertainty. Canada’s new government is responding accordingly, with a focus on what we can control: building a stronger economy at home, protecting Canadian jobs and sectors, and making life more affordable.

Department of Finance Canada2026-06-05T10:30:08-04:00https://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/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/2026/06/canada-to-extend-steel-and-aluminum-tariff-measures-to-support-workers-and-businesses.html

Today, the Minister of Finance and National Revenue, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, announced the government will be extending key steel and aluminum tariff measures for one year.

Department of Finance Canada2026-06-03T16:07:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/06/government-launches-consultations-on-extending-the-canadian-journalism-labour-tax-credit.html

Government launches consultations on extending the Canadian Journalism Labour Tax Credit

Department of Finance Canada2026-06-03T13:21:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/06/government-of-canada-highlights-support-for-national-transportation-and-logistics-company-and-its-workers.html

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, highlighted up to $90 million in loan assistance to transportation and logistics company C.A.T. North America Inc. (C.A.T.) through the Large Enterprise Tariff Loan facility.

Department of Finance Canada2026-06-03T10:56:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/06/government-of-canada-announces-appointments-to-the-canada-pension-plan-investment-board-and-the-canadian-international-trade-tribunal.html

The Government of Canada is committed to appointing highly qualified candidates who are able to best serve the interests of Canadians, through open, competency-based selection processes for all Governor-in-Council appointments.

Department of Finance Canada2026-06-01T13:56:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/06/biographical-notes--elizabeth-cannon.html

Dr. Elizabeth Cannon is president emerita of the University of Calgary after serving as president and vice chancellor from 2010 until 2018. Prior to her term as president, Dr. Cannon was dean of the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary.

Department of Finance Canada2026-06-01T13:55:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/06/biographical-notes--susan-m-hutton.html

Susan Hutton is an adjunct lecturer at the Faculty of Law at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. Prior to teaching at Queen’s, she was a partner in the Competition & Foreign Investment and International Trade practice groups at Stikeman Elliott LLP, where she practiced in Ottawa and Toronto. She has over 30 years of experience practicing administrative law, specializing in competition, foreign investment and international trade law.

Department of Finance Canada2026-06-01T13:55:40-04:00https://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-highlights-actions-to-make-it-easier-to-access-the-disability-tax-credit.html

The Disability Tax Credit (DTC) provides significant tax relief for persons with disabilities and their supporting family members.

Department of Finance Canada2026-05-29T10:00:26-04:00https://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/parliamentary-secretary-turnbull-to-highlight-canadas-fiscal-discipline-at-oecd-forum-on-restoring-public-finances-in-paris.html

Ryan Turnbull, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance and National Revenue and to the Secretary of State (Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions), will participate in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) international Forum on Restoring Public Finances on May 27 in Paris, France.

Department of Finance Canada2026-05-26T10:12:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/05/government-bolsters-canadas-foreign-reserves-by-issuing-global-bond.html

On May 20 the Government of Canada launched a five-year US$3.5 billion global bond.

Department of Finance Canada2026-05-21T11:57:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/05/minister-champagne-successfully-advances-canadas-interests-at-g7-meeting-in-paris.html

In a world marked by uncertainty and division, Canada is building a stronger and more resilient economy by forging strategic partnerships with like-minded partners abroad, and by advancing a strong economic plan at home.

Department of Finance Canada2026-05-19T13:58:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-plans-to-issue-us-dollar-global-bond.html

In Budget 2025 and Spring Economic Update 2026, the Government of Canada reiterated its commitment to maintain liquid foreign reserves at or above three per cent of nominal gross domestic product.

Department of Finance Canada2026-05-19T09:03:43-04:00https://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/government-of-canada-investing-nearly-1-billion-to-strengthen-small-craft-harbours.html

As part of the Spring Economic Update 2026, the Government of Canada is proposing $957.8 million over five years, starting in 2026-27, for the Small Craft Harbours Program. This historic investment will support the repair, modernization, and climate resilience of core harbour infrastructure and is in addition to DFO’s existing annual program budget of approximately $90 million.

Department of Finance Canada2026-05-12T10:08:47-04:00https://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/government-welcomes-canada-growth-fund-investment-to-support-the-expansion-of-canadas-largest-operating-lithium-mine.html

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, welcomed an investment of up to C$145 million by the Canada Growth Fund to support the expansion of North American Lithium (Project or NAL), Canada’s largest operating lithium mine, located in Quebec’s Abitibi region, owned by Elevra Lithium Limited (Elevra).

Department of Finance Canada2026-05-12T08:50:55-04:00https://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/government-of-canada-announces-appointments-to-the-canadian-international-trade-tribunal.html

The Government of Canada is committed to appointing highly qualified candidates who are able to best serve the interests of Canadians, through open, competency-based selection processes for all Governor-in-Council appointments.

Department of Finance Canada2026-05-08T13:07:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/05/biographical-notes--eric-wildhaber.html

Eric Wildhaber was appointed as a temporary Member of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal for a three-year term beginning on July 25, 2022. He was reappointed as a temporary Member for another three-year term, starting on July 25, 2025.

Department of Finance Canada2026-05-08T13:07:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/05/biographical-notes--randolph-w-heggart.html

Randolph W. Heggart has been a full-time Member of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal since June 18, 2018.

Department of Finance Canada2026-05-08T13:07:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/05/biographical-notes--michele-govier.html

Michèle Govier recently served as Director General of the International Trade Policy Division at the Department of Finance Canada where she oversaw Canada’s import policy and trade legislation, including the Customs Tariff Act, the Special Import Measures Act, and the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act. Her key responsibilities included providing strategic advice to senior government officials on trade policy measures, implementing such measures, and leading trade negotiations. This included providing advice on the implementation of Canada’s response to U.S. tariffs and developing tariff relief to businesses.

Department of Finance Canada2026-05-08T13:07:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/05/biographical-notes--greg-gallo.html

Greg Gallo is currently the Senior Director, Trade Remedies Analysis and Chief Economist for the Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada (ATSSC) supporting the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT). Between 2019 and 2022 he held the position of Acting Executive Director at the ATSSC to the CITT, the Competition Tribunal and the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Tribunal. Mr. Gallo recently returned to the ATSSC from an assignment as the Acting Secretary General to the Copyright Board of Canada.

Department of Finance Canada2026-05-08T13:07:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/05/minister-champagne-introduces-second-piece-of-legislation-to-implement-budget-2025-canada-strong.html

In Budget 2025, the government outlined its plan to build Canada Strong. Since then, we have moved fast to: build the major infrastructure, homes, and industries that grow Canada’s economy and create lasting prosperity; empower Canadians with better careers and a more affordable life; and protect our communities, our borders, and our way of life.

Department of Finance Canada2026-05-07T13:37:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/05/minister-champagne-highlights-spring-economic-update-measures-to-fight-financial-crimes.html

The Government of Canada is taking bold action to counter criminal threats, protect Canadians, and ensure that crime doesn’t pay.

Department of Finance Canada2026-05-06T14:50:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-appoints-director-to-the-canada-pension-plan-investment-board.html

The Government of Canada is committed to appointing highly qualified candidates who can best serve the interests of Canadians, through open, competency-based selection processes for all Governor-in-Council appointments.

Department of Finance Canada2026-05-06T10:35:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/05/biographical-notes--elio-luongo.html

Mr. Elio Luongo was chief executive officer and senior partner of KPMG from 2016 until his retirement in 2024 and served as one of 18 global board members for KPMG International. He is currently a director for TD Bank and Tolko Industries.

Department of Finance Canada2026-05-06T10:35:23-04:00https://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-highlights-spring-economic-update-measures-to-defend-canadas-sovereignty.html

The world is becoming more challenging and divided, and the assumptions that shaped decades of Canadian defence and security are being upended. The threats Canada faces are numerous and growing, ranging from incursions into our Arctic waters to attacks targeting our cyberspace. In this context, Canada is strengthening its sovereign capabilities in critical sectors, and deepening cooperation with trusted partners, to safeguard our security and resilience.

Department of Finance Canada2026-05-04T12:31:46-04:00https://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/2026/05/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/public-safety-canada/news/2026/04/minister-anandasangaree-to-highlight-spring-economic-update-2026-investments-in-oshawa.html

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, along with John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer of the Region of Durham, and His Worship Dan Carter, Mayor of the City of Oshawa, to highlight recent investments from the Spring Economic Update 2026: Canada Strong for All to help workers and young people gain the skills, experience and support they need to succeed.

Public Safety Canada2026-04-30T16:32:46-04:00https://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/canada-welcomes-progress-towards-the-establishment-of-the-defence-security-and-resilience-bank-and-hosting-its-headquarters.html

Multilateral negotiations in Montréal on the DSRB’s Charter have concluded, an important first step to set up the new institution. The DSRB will provide long-term, low-cost financing for defence, security, and resilience initiatives across supply chains, helping small- and medium-sized enterprises and member governments to address critical financing gaps.

Department of Finance Canada2026-04-29T22:34:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-releases-2026-spring-economic-update-canada-strong-for-all.html

In response, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can control—building a stronger, more independent, more resilient economy. We are moving with speed and ambition to diversify our trade partners abroad and build our strength at home. We are delivering responsible fiscal management and supporting Canadians who are under pressure from everyday expenses—with a boost today and a bridge to a better tomorrow.

Department of Finance Canada2026-04-28T16:02:22-04:00https://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/2026/04/spring-economic-update-2026-key-measures.html

The Spring Economic Update 2026 builds on the momentum of Budget 2025 with strategic investments that support productivity, growth, and competitiveness and position Canada for long-term prosperity.

Department of Finance Canada2026-04-28T16:02:18-04:00https://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/canada-strong-fund.html

The government is launching Canada’s first national sovereign wealth fund—the Canada Strong Fund. This fund is about making sure that the returns from Build Canada Strong are shared with Canadians.

Department of Finance Canada2026-04-27T09:15:26-04:00https://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/public-safety-canada/news/2026/04/minister-anandasangaree-in-iqaluit-to-highlight-recent-measures-to-make-life-more-affordable-for-canadians.html

The global landscape is rapidly changing. In response, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can control – building a stronger, more independent, more resilient economy. We’re building an economy where Canadians are empowered with greater security, certainty, and a lower cost of living.

Public Safety Canada2026-04-24T14:35:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/04/minister-anandasangaree-in-iqaluit-to-highlight-affordability-measures.html

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, along with His Worship Solomon Awa, Mayor of Iqaluit, to highlight the Government of Canada’s most recent measures to make life more affordable for Canadians.

Public Safety Canada2026-04-23T14:34:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/04/minister-of-finance-requests-safeguard-inquiry-into-imports-of-certain-wood-products.html

The global economy is rapidly changing, and many Canadians are feeling the effects at home. That is why our government is hard at work to build the strongest economy in the G7 amid the current global geopolitical uncertainty.

Department of Finance Canada2026-04-20T11:48:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/04/secretary-of-state-mclean-in-victoria-to-highlight-affordability-measures.html

Secretary of State McLean in Victoria to highlight affordability measures

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-04-16T17:10:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/04/statement-by-the-group-of-creditors-of-ukraine.html

The representatives of the Group of Creditors of Ukraine (GCU) and the Government of Ukraine signed on April 16, 2026 a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the suspension of debt service due by Ukraine until the end of February 2030, corresponding to the duration of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme approved by its Executive Board on February 26, 2026.

Department of Finance Canada2026-04-16T16:59:54-04:00https://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/temporarily-suspending-the-federal-fuel-excise-tax.html

The Government of Canada intends to introduce draft legislative amendments to the Excise Tax Act to temporarily suspend the application of the federal fuel excise tax on gasoline and diesel fuel by setting their rates to 0 cents per litre, effective April 20, 2026 until Labour Day, September 7, 2026 (inclusive).

Department of Finance Canada2026-04-14T12:06:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/financial-consumer-agency/news/2026/04/opening-statement-to-the-standing-senate-committee-on-finance-fina-by-commissioner-shereen-benzvy-miller.html

Opening statement to the Standing Committee on Finance (FINA) by Commissioner Shereen Benzvy Miller

Financial Consumer Agency of Canada2026-04-14T08:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/04/minister-champagne-hosts-meeting-of-provincial-and-territorial-finance-ministers.html

Minister Champagne hosts meeting of provincial and territorial Finance Ministers

Department of Finance Canada2026-04-10T14:52:58-04:00