Money and financesCanada News Centre2024-03-28T17:19:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svgGovernment extending support for mineral exploration in Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/03/government-extending-support-for-mineral-exploration-in-canada.htmlToday, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced that the federal government will extend the 15-per-cent Mineral Exploration Tax Credit for investors in flow-through shares for an additional year, until March 31, 2025. Department of Finance Canada2024-03-28T17:19:44-04:00Ministers Sajjan, Miller, Qualtrough, and Wilkinson to make an announcement in Vancouver, British Columbiahttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/03/ministers-sajjan-miller-qualtrough-and-wilkinson-to-make-an-announcement-in-vancouver-british-columbia.htmlThe Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Physical Activity of Canada, and the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Canada, will make an affordability announcement. Public Safety Canada2024-03-28T16:42:52-04:00Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on fairness for every generationhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/03/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-fairness-for-every-generation.htmlMany 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 Canada2024-03-27T13:32:49-04:00Deputy Prime Minister welcomes the Canada Growth Fund’s third investmenthttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/03/deputy-prime-minister-welcomes-the-canada-growth-funds-third-investment.htmlToday, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, welcomed the announcement of the third investment by the Canada Growth Fund—a $50 million investment in Montréal-based Idealist Capital. This will help innovative clean tech businesses across Canada to scale-up their ideas into solutions that will create good jobs, grow the economy, and accelerate Canada and the world’s progress towards net-zero. Department of Finance Canada2024-03-25T10:45:48-04:00Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister at the Standing Committee on Finance regarding Bill C-59, the Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, and Main Estimateshttps://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.htmlRemarks by the Deputy Prime Minister at the Standing Committee on Finance regarding Bill C-59, the Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, and Main EstimatesDepartment of Finance Canada2024-03-22T10:02:02-04:00Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on how Canada’s economic plan is building more rental homes, faster in Victoriahttps://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.htmlAnd 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 Canada2024-03-12T16:56:09-04:00Canada’s economic plan is building more rental homes, faster in Victoriahttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/03/canadas-economic-plan-is-building-more-rental-homes-faster-in-victoria.htmlToday, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, visited Hudson House in Victoria to highlight how Canada’s economic plan is building more homes, faster. Department of Finance Canada2024-03-11T18:14:35-04:00Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on supporting Canadian businesses with alcohol excise duty relief https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/03/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-supporting-canadian-businesses-with-alcohol-excise-duty-relief.htmlAnd 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 Canada2024-03-11T15:52:26-04:00Supporting Canadian businesses with alcohol excise duty reliefhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/03/supporting-canadian-businesses-with-alcohol-excise-duty-relief.htmlToday, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, announced that the federal government is delivering thousands of dollars in alcohol excise duty relief to Canadian businesses, particularly local craft breweries. Department of Finance Canada2024-03-09T12:36:57-05:00Backgrounder: Supporting Canadian businesses with alcohol excise duty reliefhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/03/backgrounder-supporting-canadian-businesses-with-alcohol-excise-duty-relief.htmlOn March 9, 2024, the federal government announced a two-year extension of the two per cent cap on the annual alcohol excise duty inflation adjustment, and a 50 per cent reduction for two years on excise duty rates for the first 15,000 hectolitres of beer brewed in Canada.Department of Finance Canada2024-03-09T12:36:45-05:00Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister at Women’s College Hospital in Torontohttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/03/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-at-womens-college-hospital-in-toronto.htmlThe 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 Canada2024-03-07T17:17:12-05:00Deputy Prime Minister meets with private sector economistshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/03/deputy-prime-minister-meets-with-private-sector-economists.htmlIn advance of the 2024 federal budget, today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, met with leading private sector economists to discuss their outlook on the Canadian and global economies, as well as to hear their views on the federal government’s economic plan to unlock pathways to the middle class for the next generation.Department of Finance Canada2024-03-06T17:58:04-05:00Government of Canada to release Budget 2024 on April 16https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/03/government-of-canada-to-release-budget-2024-on-april-16.htmlThe Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, will present Budget 2024 in the House of Commons Tuesday April 16, 2024, at approximately 4:00 p.m. ET. Department of Finance Canada2024-03-04T11:30:10-05:00Canada issues second green bondhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/02/canada-issues-second-green-bond.htmlThis week, the Government of Canada successfully issued its second green bond. This 10-year, $4 billion green bond fulfills the government’s commitment in the 2023 Fall Economic Statement to issue a $4 billion green bond in the 2023-24 fiscal year.Department of Finance Canada2024-02-28T19:16:22-05:00Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on new action to build more than 5,000 affordable homes and strengthen competition to lower prices for Canadianshttps://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.htmlIn 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 Canada2024-02-27T13:37:11-05:00Government announces new action to build more than 5,000 affordable homes and strengthen competition to lower prices for Canadianshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/02/government-announces-new-action-to-build-more-than-5000-affordable-homes-and-strengthen-competition-to-lower-prices-for-canadians.htmlToday, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, joined by the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced new action, as part of Canada’s economic plan, to build more homes, faster, and strengthen competition to lower prices for Canadians. Department of Finance Canada2024-02-27T09:17:06-05:00Weekly Update on the Government’s Economic Planhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/02/weekly-update-on-the-governments-economic-plan1.htmlThe Deputy Prime Minister will provide an update on the government’s economic plan. She will be joined by the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Sean Fraser, and the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne.Department of Finance Canada2024-02-26T15:59:52-05:00Canada to issue second green bondhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/02/canada-to-issue-second-green-bond.htmlThis follows the successful issuance of Canada’s first 7.5-year, $5 billion green bond in March 2022.Department of Finance Canada2024-02-26T09:57:57-05:00Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on building more homes, faster in Winnipeghttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/02/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-building-more-homes-faster-in-winnipeg.htmlI 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 Canada2024-02-23T14:41:00-05:00Canada’s economic plan is building more homes, faster in Winnipeghttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/02/canadas-economic-plan-is-building-more-homes-faster-in-winnipeg.htmlThe Deputy Prime Minister today also announced that the federal government is providing $16 million through the Affordable Housing Fund to build 214 new rental homes at 308 Colony Street—the latest new project in downtown Winnipeg. This near net-zero greenhouse gas emissions project includes 86 affordable homes for low-income and vulnerable Canadians and over 20 per cent of all homes are barrier-free or barrier-adaptable for persons with disabilities.Department of Finance Canada2024-02-22T14:43:50-05:00Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance at the AQPER 2024 Symposiumhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/02/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-and-minister-of-finance-at-the-aqper-2024-symposium.htmlI 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 Canada2024-02-21T18:08:20-05:00Government announces Canada Carbon Rebate amounts for 2024-25https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/02/government-announces-canada-carbon-rebate-amounts-for-2024-25.htmlIn addition to the base Canada Carbon Rebate amounts, starting this year, the federal government is proposing, through legislative amendments in Bill C-59, to double the rural top-up to 20 per cent, in recognition of rural Canadians’ higher energy needs and more limited access to cleaner transportation options.Department of Finance Canada2024-02-14T13:10:58-05:00Canada Carbon Rebate amounts for 2024-25https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/02/canada-carbon-rebate-amounts-for-2024-25.htmlIn provinces that request it or do not have their own carbon pricing system that meets the federal benchmark, a federal fuel charge is put in place. Currently, the fuel charge applies in the provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador. All direct proceeds are returned within the province where they were collected, primarily through the quarterly Canada Carbon Rebate, directly to Canadians. Department of Finance Canada2024-02-14T13:10:48-05:00Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on building more homes, faster and strengthening health care for rural Canadianshttps://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.htmlOur 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 Canada2024-02-13T15:46:17-05:00Remarks by the Commissioner of the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada at the Standing Committee on Finance regarding the Guideline on Existing Consumer Mortgage Loans in Exceptional Circumstanceshttps://www.canada.ca/en/financial-consumer-agency/news/2024/02/remarks-by-the-commissioner-of-the-financial-consumer-agency-of-canada-at-the-standing-committee-on-finance-regarding-the-guideline-on-existing-con.htmlRemarks by the Commissioner of the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada at the Standing Committee on Finance regarding the Guideline on Existing Consumer Mortgage Loans in Exceptional CircumstancesFinancial Consumer Agency of Canada2024-02-13T11:36:54-05:00Building more homes, faster and strengthening health care for rural Canadianshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/02/building-more-homes-faster-and-strengthening-health-care-for-rural-canadians.htmlToday’s action will help rural Canadians find the homes they need at prices they can afford and access the high-quality, universal public health care they deserve close to home. By working with provinces and territories and municipalities to build more homes and strengthen public health care, the federal government is using all available tools to deliver for Canadians.Department of Finance Canada2024-02-13T09:24:12-05:00Weekly Update on the Government’s Economic Planhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/02/weekly-update-on-the-governments-economic-plan0.htmlThe Deputy Prime Minister will provide an update on the government’s economic plan.Department of Finance Canada2024-02-12T10:51:49-05:00Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on new support for asylum claimants in Torontohttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/02/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-new-support-for-asylum-claimants-in-toronto.htmlRemarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on new support for asylum claimants in TorontoDepartment of Finance Canada2024-02-06T17:50:35-05:00Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister announcing new action to make rent more affordablehttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/02/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-announcing-new-action-to-make-rent-more-affordable.htmlRemarks by the Deputy Prime Minister announcing new action to make rent more affordableDepartment of Finance Canada2024-02-06T16:52:39-05:00Government announces new action to make rent and groceries more affordablehttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/02/government-announces-new-action-to-make-rent-and-groceries-more-affordable.htmlToday, as part of Canada's economic plan, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced the federal government is taking new action to deliver rent support to low-income renters, open more emergency shelter spaces in cities across the country, and crack down on corporate greed to make groceries more affordable.Department of Finance Canada2024-02-06T07:49:05-05:00Weekly Update on the Government’s Economic Planhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/02/weekly-update-on-the-governments-economic-plan.htmlThe Deputy Prime Minister will provide an update on the government’s economic plan. She will be joined by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne, and the President of the Treasury Board, Anita Anand.Department of Finance Canada2024-02-05T16:00:10-05:00Government announces two-year extension to ban on foreign ownership of Canadian housinghttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/02/government-announces-two-year-extension-to-ban-on-foreign-ownership-of-canadian-housing.htmlToday, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced the federal government’s intent to extend by an additional two years the existing ban on foreign ownership of Canadian housing. Department of Finance Canada2024-02-04T10:22:06-05:00Government of Canada announces the reappointment of Marie Lemay as President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Minthttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/02/government-of-canada-announces-the-reappointment-of-marie-lemay-as-president-and-ceo-of-the-royal-canadian-mint.htmlToday, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced the reappointment of Marie Lemay as the President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint for a five-year term. Ms. Lemay was first appointed to this role in January 2019.Department of Finance Canada2024-02-02T16:03:06-05:00Biographical Notes – Marie Lemayhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/02/biographical-notes--marie-lemay.htmlMs. Marie Lemay was first appointed as the President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint in January 2019. With 20 years of service in senior government positions, she has an extensive background in public administration. Prior to her appointment, Ms. Lemay served as Deputy Minister and Deputy Receiver General for Canada at Public Services and Procurement Canada, from 2016 to 2019.Department of Finance Canada2024-02-02T16:02:45-05:00Deputy Prime Minister announces over $162 million to support asylum claimants and low-income renters in Torontohttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/02/deputy-prime-minister-announces-over-162-million-to-support-asylum-claimants-and-low-income-renters-in-toronto.htmlToday, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced that the federal government will provide over $162 million in additional support to the City of Toronto.Department of Finance Canada2024-02-02T12:36:57-05:00Government launches consultations to increase Canadian research and development and intellectual property retentionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/01/government-launches-consultations-to-increase-canadian-research-and-development-and-intellectual-property-retention.htmlThe Government of Canada is continuing to deliver on its economic plan by today launching consultations on improving support for research and development and on creating and retaining intellectual property in Canada.Department of Finance Canada2024-01-31T13:34:34-05:00Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on taking further action to build more homes, fasterhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/01/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-taking-further-action-to-build-more-homes-faster.htmlRemarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on taking further action to build more homes, fasterDepartment of Finance Canada2024-01-30T14:03:41-05:00Government takes further action to build more homes, fasterhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/01/government-takes-further-action-to-build-more-homes-faster.htmlToday, as part of Canada's economic plan, the government announced further action to build more homes, faster, by supporting the construction of student housing.Department of Finance Canada2024-01-29T13:17:29-05:00Weekly Update on the Government’s Economic Planhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/01/weekly-update-governments-economic-plan.htmlOttawa, Ontario – The Deputy Prime Minister will provide an update on the government’s economic plan. She will be joined by the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Sean Fraser, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne, the President of the Treasury Board, Anita Anand, and the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Marc Miller.Department of Finance Canada2024-01-26T12:52:01-05:00Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on helping over 500,000 Canadians save for their first home and building more homes, fasterhttps://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.htmlWhether 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 Canada2024-01-12T15:22:51-05:00Canada’s economic plan is helping over 500,000 Canadians save for their first home and building more homes, fasterhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/01/canadas-economic-plan-is-helping-over-500000-canadians-save-for-their-first-home-and-building-more-homes-faster.htmlToday, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, visited Canary Landing in Toronto to highlight how Canada’s economic plan is putting homeownership back within reach and building more homes, faster. Department of Finance Canada2024-01-11T14:17:13-05:00Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on removing barriers to build more homes, faster in Torontohttps://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.htmlToday’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 Canada2023-12-22T12:30:51-05:00Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister welcoming the Canada Growth Fund’s first carbon contract for differencehttps://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.htmlRemarks by the Deputy Prime Minister welcoming the Canada Growth Fund’s first carbon contract for difference Department of Finance Canada2023-12-22T10:39:25-05:00Government of Canada approves sale of HSBC Bank Canada to the Royal Bank of Canada with conditionshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/12/government-of-canada-approves-sale-of-hsbc-bank-canada-to-the-royal-bank-of-canada-with-conditions.htmlToday, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, pursuant to her authorities under the Bank Act, approved the sale of HSBC Bank Canada (HSBC) to Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), subject to strict terms and conditions imposed on RBC.Department of Finance Canada2023-12-21T19:51:13-05:00Terms and Conditions imposed by the Minister of Finance on the sale of HSBC Bank Canada to the Royal Bank of Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/12/terms-and-conditions-imposed-by-the-minister-of-finance-on-the-sale-of-hsbc-bank-canada-to-the-royal-bank-of-canada.htmlOn December 21, 2023, the federal government granted the regulatory approval to allow the sale of HSBC Bank Canada (HSBC) to the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). Department of Finance Canada2023-12-21T19:47:53-05:00Group of Creditors of Ukrainehttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/12/group-of-creditors-of-ukraine.htmlThe representatives of the Group of Creditors of Ukraine (GCU) and the Government of Ukraine signed on December 21, 2023 an Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Debt Service Suspension of Ukraine concluded on September 14, 2022. This Amendment extends the Debt Service Suspension until the end of March 2027, corresponding to the end of the current IMF program. It aims at implementing the first phase of the financing assurances provided by the GCU on March 24, 2023 to support the approval of the program by the IMF Executive Board of Directors.Department of Finance Canada2023-12-21T18:52:59-05:00Government consults Canadians on major investment tax credits, cracking down on short-term rentals, and ensuring a fair tax systemhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/12/government-consults-canadians-on-major-investment-tax-credits-cracking-down-on-short-term-rentals-and-ensuring-a-fair-tax-system.htmlThe Government of Canada is continuing to deliver its economic plan by today launching consultations to advance major economic investment tax credits and create good jobs, crack down on short term rentals and make housing more affordable, and ensure the fairness of Canada’s tax system. Department of Finance Canada2023-12-20T16:52:13-05:00Statement of the G7 and Australia on Price Cap Rule Updates for Seaborne Russian-Origin Oil and Petroleum Productshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/12/statement-of-the-g7-and-australia-on-price-cap-rule-updates-for-seaborne-russian-origin-oil-and-petroleum-products.htmlStatement of the G7 and Australia on Price Cap Rule Updates for Seaborne Russian-Origin Oil and Petroleum ProductsDepartment of Finance Canada2023-12-20T14:29:46-05:00Deputy Prime Minister welcomes the Canada Growth Fund’s first carbon contract for differencehttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/12/deputy-prime-minister-welcomes-the-canada-growth-funds-first-carbon-contract-for-difference.htmlToday in Calgary, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, welcomed the announcement of the second investment by the Canada Growth Fund—and the world’s first carbon credit offtake agreement of its kind. Department of Finance Canada2023-12-20T07:47:02-05:00Update on federal innovation policies and initiativeshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/12/update-on-federal-innovation-policies-and-initiatives.htmlToday, the Government of Canada is providing an update on federal support for Canada’s innovation ecosystem, with a focus on improving existing programs that support Canadian businesses.Department of Finance Canada2023-12-19T17:12:24-05:00Government of Canada Announces 2024 Automobile Deduction Limits and Expense Benefit Rates for Businesseshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/12/government-of-canada-announces-2024-automobile-deduction-limits-and-expense-benefit-rates-for-businesses.htmlToday, the Department of Finance Canada announced the automobile income tax deduction limits and expense benefit rates for 2024.Department of Finance Canada2023-12-18T17:15:25-05:00Government of Canada announces appointments to the Canadian International Trade Tribunalhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/12/government-of-canada-announces-appointments-to-the-canadian-international-trade-tribunal.htmlToday, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced the appointment of Susana Lee as a member of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT), as well as the reappointment of Cheryl Beckett and Georges Bujold. All three appointments are for five-year terms.Department of Finance Canada2023-12-18T16:10:27-05:00Biographical Notes – Susana May Yon Leehttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/12/biographical-notes--susana-may-yon-lee.htmlMs. Susana Lee is a lawyer qualified in Ontario, New York, and Washington D.C., and a Certified Customs Specialist with experience in trade remedies, customs, and government procurement matters. In addition, Ms. Lee has expertise with Canada’s trade controls, including export and import controls, economic sanctions, and defense-related controlled goods, as well as on regulatory law matters.Department of Finance Canada2023-12-18T16:10:17-05:00Biographical Notes – Georges Bujoldhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/12/biographical-notes--georges-bujold.htmlMr. Georges Bujold has been a member of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal since October 2018.Department of Finance Canada2023-12-18T16:10:10-05:00Biographical Notes – Cheryl Becketthttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/12/biographical-notes--cheryl-beckett.htmlMs. Cheryl Beckett has been a member of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal since October 2018.Department of Finance Canada2023-12-18T16:10:04-05:00Government of Canada announces appointments to the Canada Development Investment Corporation Board of Directorshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/12/government-of-canada-announces-appointments-to-the-canada-development-investment-corporation-board-of-directors.htmlToday, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced the appointment of Alicia Damley and Charles Malone to the Canada Development Investment Corporation (CDEV) Board of Directors for four-year terms, as well as the reappointment of Sandra Rosch for a three-year term.Department of Finance Canada2023-12-18T16:05:55-05:00Biographical Notes – Alicia Damleyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/12/biographical-notes--alicia-damley.htmlMs. Alicia Damley has over 25 years professional experience which includes defining board governance, corporate oversight and renewal, leading and implementing risk and assurance best practices, and generating investment returns.Ms. Damley began her career as a public accountant at Deloitte, with responsibility for audit and risk assurance services. Over this tenure, she provided a broad range of advisory and forensic services, functional risk assessments, financial reporting and accounting standards reviews, and fraud investigations and resolution.Department of Finance Canada2023-12-18T16:05:42-05:00Biographical Notes – Sandra Roschhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/12/biographical-notes--sandra-rosch.htmlMs. Sandra Rosch has been a director of Canada Development Investment Corporation (CDEV) since 2015, serving on the boards and various committees of several of CDEV’s subsidiaries. She is currently Chair of the Canada Enterprise Emergency Funding Corporation.Department of Finance Canada2023-12-18T16:05:36-05:00Biographical Notes – Charles Malonehttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/12/biographical-notes--charles-malone.htmlMr. Charles Malone has three decades of experience in major capital project delivery, governance and assurance, health safety and environment (HSE), enterprise risk management, business improvement, organizational change and corporate strategy in the Energy sector and value chain.Department of Finance Canada2023-12-18T16:05:31-05:00Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance at a press conference following the meeting of federal, provincial, and territorial Finance Ministershttps://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.htmlWe 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 Canada2023-12-18T13:32:05-05:00Opening remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance at the meeting of Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Finance Ministershttps://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.htmlWe 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 Canada2023-12-18T13:31:59-05:00Affordable Housing and Groceries Act receives Royal Assent to build more rental homes and help stabilize grocery priceshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/12/affordable-housing-and-groceries-act-receives-royal-assent-to-build-more-rental-homes-and-help-stabilize-grocery-prices.htmlToday, Bill C-56, the Affordable Housing and Groceries Act, received Royal Assent.Department of Finance Canada2023-12-15T16:26:57-05:00Deputy Prime Minister announces record major federal transfers of nearly $100 billion to provinces and territorieshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/12/deputy-prime-minister-announces-record-major-federal-transfers-of-nearly-100-billion-to-provinces-and-territories.htmlThe Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, today announced that the federal government will deliver an historic $99.4 billion in major federal transfers to provinces and territories in 2024-25, in addition to other significant financial support provided by the federal government. This represents an increase of $4.8 billion in major transfers from 2023-24.Department of Finance Canada2023-12-15T08:01:34-05:00Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister at the Senate Committee of the Whole regarding Bill C-56, the Affordable Housing and Groceries Acthttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/12/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-at-the-senate-committee-of-the-whole-regarding-bill-c-56-the-affordable-housing-and-groceries-act.htmlAt a time when there is so much division in so many countries in the world, I am pleased to report to Senators that Bill C-56 passed unanimously in the House on Monday, and I really hope that it will have the same support here.Department of Finance Canada2023-12-14T15:13:41-05:00Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on the launch of the 2024 pre-budget consultationshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/12/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-the-launch-of-the-2024-pre-budget-consultations.htmlWhether it is building more homes, faster, making life more affordable, or growing our economy and creating great careers for people right across Canada, we want to hear about what matters most to Canadians.Department of Finance Canada2023-12-13T09:33:53-05:00Statement by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance on the Canadian housing markethttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/12/statement-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-and-minister-of-finance-on-the-canadian-housing-market.htmlEarlier today, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) announced that it is maintaining at its current level the minimum qualifying rate for uninsured mortgages. This rate came into effect on June 1, 2021, and was last reaffirmed on December 15, 2022. Department of Finance Canada2023-12-12T15:57:25-05:00Government of Canada launches pre-budget consultations to hear from Canadianshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/12/government-of-canada-launches-pre-budget-consultations-to-hear-from-canadians.htmlThe government’s economic plan is building more homes, faster, making life more affordable, and creating good jobs for Canadians from coast to coast to coast. The suggestions received from Canadians will ensure that the government can address the challenges that matter most to Canadians and build an economy that works for everyone.Department of Finance Canada2023-12-12T09:14:15-05:00Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister at the Standing Committee on Finance regarding the government’s plan to build more homes, fasterhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/12/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-at-the-standing-committee-on-finance-regarding-the-governments-plan-to-build-more-homes-faster.htmlRemarks by the Deputy Prime Minister at the Standing Committee on Finance regarding the government’s plan to build more homes, fasterDepartment of Finance Canada2023-12-11T12:13:46-05:00Canada consulting with international partners to further review the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bankhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/12/canada-consulting-with-international-partners-to-further-review-the-asian-infrastructure-investment-bank.htmlAt my instruction on June 14, 2023, the Government of Canada immediately halted all government-led activity at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). This urgent step was taken after serious concerns were raised about the AIIB by a former employee.Department of Finance Canada2023-12-08T14:20:06-05:00Deputy Prime Minister to host federal, provincial, and territorial Finance Ministers’ Meetinghttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/12/deputy-prime-minister-to-host-federal-provincial-and-territorial-finance-ministers-meeting.htmlNext week in Toronto, Ontario, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, will host the annual meeting of federal, provincial, and territorial Finance Ministers. Department of Finance Canada2023-12-08T12:01:20-05:00Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on how Canada’s economic plan is helping Canadians save for a first home https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/12/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-how-canadas-economic-plan-is-helping-canadians-save-for-a-first-home.htmlI will first provide an update on our new Tax-Free First Home Savings Account.
I will then pass it to Minister Fraser, who will speak about how we are supporting co-op housing providers to build more homes, faster, for Canadians. Department of Finance Canada2023-12-06T14:28:57-05:00Canada’s economic plan is helping Canadians save for a first home and building more co-op homes, fasterhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/12/canadas-economic-plan-is-helping-canadians-save-for-a-first-home-and-building-more-co-op-homes-faster.htmlToday, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, announced that more than 300,000 Canadians have opened a Tax-Free First Home Savings Account since April 1, 2023, which is making it more affordable for them to save for a down payment.Department of Finance Canada2023-12-05T08:12:15-05:00Roundup: Canada’s economic plan is delivering for Canadians from coast to coast to coasthttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/12/roundup-canadas-economic-plan-is-delivering-for-canadians-from-coast-to-coast-to-coast.htmlOver the past week, Ministers have highlighted how the government’s economic plan has delivered for Canadians, including by building 484 new rental homes in Toronto, 231 new affordable homes in Vancouver, and more than 780 new homes in Richmond Hill; modernizing competition in Canada to stabilize prices across the country; lowering energy bills in Victoria and Saanich and across Canada; and attracting billions in private investment to create good jobs in Alberta and Nova Scotia. Department of Finance Canada2023-12-01T17:00:00-05:00Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister highlighting a major affordable housing project delivered by the federal government’s economic planhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/12/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-highlighting-a-major-affordable-housing-project-delivered-by-the-federal-governments-economic-plan.htmlI would like to acknowledge that we are gathered on the traditional and unceded territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples.Department of Finance Canada2023-12-01T14:59:27-05:00Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister announcing first major investment tax credit project to create good jobshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/12/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-announcing-first-major-investment-tax-credit-project-to-create-good-jobs.htmlAll told, our Investment Tax Credit for Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage as well as our Investment Tax Credit for Clean Hydrogen will provide up to $400 million in support of this project. That is money that is going to be delivered up-front, to get shovels in the ground on a truly, first-of-its-kind, best-in-class, world-leading facility.Department of Finance Canada2023-12-01T14:03:08-05:00Deputy Prime Minister highlights major affordable housing project delivered by the federal government’s economic plan https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/11/deputy-prime-minister-highlights-major-affordable-housing-project-delivered-by-the-federal-governments-economic-plan.htmlToday in Vancouver, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, visited 58 West Hastings, which in May 2024 will begin welcoming its first residents into 231 new affordable rental homes for vulnerable people and low-income families. As first announced by the Deputy Prime Minister on July 28, 2021, this project was made possible in part by $45.8 million in federal funding from the Affordable Housing Fund—a key part of the government’s economic plan to build more homes, faster. Department of Finance Canada2023-11-30T13:20:07-05:00Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on legislation to make life more affordable, build more homes, and grow the economyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/11/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-legislation-to-make-life-more-affordable-build-more-homes-and-grow-the-economy.htmlWe are also introducing labour requirements to our Clean Technology, Clean Hydrogen, Clean Electricity, and Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage investment tax credits. These requirements are about ensuring that Canadian workers directly benefit from our investment tax credits by requiring businesses who take advantage of these credits to pay a prevailing union wage and to create apprenticeship opportunities if they want to receive the maximum level of benefit from these tax credits.Department of Finance Canada2023-11-30T10:17:50-05:00Canada announces first major investment tax credit project to create good jobshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/11/canada-announces-first-major-investment-tax-credit-project-to-create-good-jobs.htmlToday, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced that Canada’s major investment tax credits are enabling Dow to build the world's first net-zero emissions ethylene cracker and derivatives site in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. She was joined by the Chair and CEO of Dow, Jim Fitterling, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages.Department of Finance Canada2023-11-29T12:55:18-05:00Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance to the Standing Committee on Finance on Bill C-56, the Affordable Housing and Groceries Acthttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/11/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-and-minister-of-finance-to-the-standing-committee-on-finance-on-bill-c-56-the-affordable-housing-and-groceries.htmlThis legislation is part of our government’s economic plan, which is about building an economy that works for everyone—with good jobs that people can count on.Department of Finance Canada2023-11-28T14:05:59-05:00Government of Canada announces legislation to make life more affordable, build more homes, and create good jobs for Canadianshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/11/government-of-canada-announces-legislation-to-make-life-more-affordable-build-more-homes-and-create-good-jobs-for-canadians.htmlToday, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, tabled the Notice of Ways and Means Motion to introduce the Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023.Department of Finance Canada2023-11-28T13:48:08-05:00Government of Canada to hold technical briefing on the next phase of the government's economic planhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/11/government-of-canada-to-hold-technical-briefing-on-the-next-phase-of-the-governments-economic-plan.htmlSenior officials from the Government of Canada will hold a bilingual technical briefing on the next phase of the government’s economic plan. Department of Finance Canada2023-11-27T19:15:19-05:00Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on new measures to build more housing, faster, in Torontohttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/11/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-new-measures-to-build-more-housing-faster-in-toronto.htmlWe’ll keep working—day after day, week after week, month after month, and year after year—to build the homes that Torontonians—and all Canadians—need, expect, and deserve. Department of Finance Canada2023-11-27T15:06:21-05:00Deputy Prime Minister highlights government’s economic plan, which is building more homes, fasterhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/11/deputy-prime-minister-highlights-governments-economic-plan-which-is-building-more-homes-faster.htmlToday, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, visited 94 Eastdale Avenue in Toronto, where 484 new rental homes are under construction thanks to the federal government’s economic plan and $215 million in financing through the Apartment Construction Loan Program. Department of Finance Canada2023-11-23T11:36:20-05:00Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance announcing $2.8 million to improve Toronto’s Evergreen Brick Workshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/11/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-and-minister-of-finance-announcing-28-million-to-improve-torontos-evergreen-brick-works.htmlBy helping to make it more sustainable, our government is helping to ensure that the Brick Works can continue its educational work and become an even more treasured gathering space for the people of Toronto for generations to come. Department of Finance Canada2023-11-22T10:25:56-05:00Address by the Deputy Prime Minister for the 2023 Fall Economic Statementhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/11/address-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-for-the-2023-fall-economic-statement.htmlOur government was elected on a promise to deliver for the middle class.
And our economic plan is focused on building an economy that works for everyone—with good jobs that people can count on.
Department of Finance Canada2023-11-21T16:02:24-05:002023 Fall Economic Statement: Key Measures to Build More Homes, Support the Middle Class, and Make Life More Affordablehttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/11/2023-fall-economic-statement-key-measures-to-build-more-homes-support-the-middle-class-and-make-life-more-affordable.htmlKey Measures to Build More Homes, Support the Middle Class, and Make Life More Affordable Department of Finance Canada2023-11-21T16:02:12-05:00Canada’s Housing Action Planhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/11/canadas-housing-action-plan.htmlThis year, federal investment in housing is $9 billion higher than it was in 2013-14Department of Finance Canada2023-11-21T16:02:06-05:00Government of Canada releases 2023 Fall Economic Statementhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/11/government-of-canada-releases-2023-fall-economic-statement.htmlToday, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, delivered the 2023 Fall Economic Statement, taking further action to support the middle class and build more homes, faster. Department of Finance Canada2023-11-21T16:01:56-05:00Supporting a Strong Middle Classhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/11/supporting-a-strong-middle-class.htmlOver the past year, the federal government has taken further action to make life more affordable for Canadians who need it most.Department of Finance Canada2023-11-21T16:01:42-05:00Building an Economy That Works for All Canadianshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/11/building-an-economy-that-works-for-all-canadians.htmlThe 2023 Fall Economic Statement introduces a series of new measures to advance the government’s economic plan by continuing to build a stronger economy, fight climate change, and create great careers for Canadians—today and for generations to come.Department of Finance Canada2023-11-21T16:01:30-05:00Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister announcing the delivery of new made-in-Canada streetcars for Torontohttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/11/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-announcing-the-delivery-of-new-made-in-canada-streetcars-for-toronto.htmlForty-seven of these new, made-in-Canada streetcars are supported directly by our federal government through an investment of $180 million. Department of Finance Canada2023-11-20T15:34:17-05:00Deputy Prime Minister announces delivery of new made-in-Canada streetcars for Torontohttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/11/deputy-prime-minister-announces-delivery-of-new-made-in-canada-streetcars-for-toronto.htmlToday in Toronto, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Prabmeet Sarkaria, Ontario Minister of Transportation, Her Worship Olivia Chow, Mayor of Toronto, and Jamaal Myers, Chair of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), announced the on-time delivery of the first of 60 new made-in-Canada streetcars to the TTC, supported by a $568 million joint investment. The first new streetcars will enter service today.Department of Finance Canada2023-11-17T11:59:30-05:00Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on the government’s priorities heading into the 2023 Fall Economic Statementhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/11/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-on-the-governments-priorities-heading-into-the-2023-fall-economic-statement.htmlSince the depths of the pandemic, Canada has had the fastest rate of fiscal consolidation in the G7. This means we have brought down our deficits faster than any of our G7 peers. We also maintain both the lowest deficit and debt-to-GDP ratio in the G7, which is central to our AAA credit rating.Department of Finance Canada2023-11-16T15:50:27-05:00Deputy Prime Minister announces $2.8 million to improve Toronto’s Evergreen Brick Workshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/11/deputy-prime-minister-announces-28-million-to-improve-torontos-evergreen-brick-works.htmlToday in Toronto, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced a joint investment of $2.8 million to retrofit Evergreen Brick Works and ensure it continues being an important community recreation hub for generations of Torontonians to come.Department of Finance Canada2023-11-16T12:39:09-05:00Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister announcing $1.2 billion to build over 2,600 new rental homes in Torontohttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/11/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-announcing-12-billion-to-build-over-2600-new-rental-homes-in-toronto.htmlOur government’s economic plan is delivering real, concrete action to build more homes, faster – we can hear those homes being built right now – and to make housing more affordable.Department of Finance Canada2023-11-16T11:07:10-05:00Deputy Prime Minister announces $1.2 billion to build over 2,600 new rental homes in Torontohttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/11/deputy-prime-minister-announces-12-billion-to-build-over-2600-new-rental-homes-in-toronto.htmlToday, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and the Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General, announced a federal investment of $1.2 billion to build 2,644 rental homes across seven new projects in Toronto, provided as fully repayable low-interest loans through the Rental Construction Financing Initiative.Department of Finance Canada2023-11-14T12:47:14-05:00Collective engagement to implement the crypto-asset reporting frameworkhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/11/collective-engagement-to-implement-the-crypto-asset-reporting-framework.htmlTo keep pace with the rapid development and growth of the crypto-asset market and to ensure that recent gains in global tax transparency will not be gradually eroded, we welcome the new international standard on automatic exchange of information between tax authorities developed by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) – the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). The widespread, consistent and timely implementation of the CARF will further improve our ability to ensure tax compliance and clamp down on tax evasion, which reduces public revenues and increases the burden on those who pay their taxes.Department of Finance Canada2023-11-10T16:18:33-05:00Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister announcing funding for clean energy projects in Manitoba https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/11/remarks-by-the-deputy-prime-minister-announcing-funding-for-clean-energy-projects-in-manitoba.htmlMore importantly, our plan is delivering clean, reliable, and affordable electricity to people here in Manitoba. And it is creating great jobs—great careers—for people right across Manitoba, including great careers at places like Manitoba Hydro.Department of Finance Canada2023-11-10T12:11:06-05:00Government of Canada to release the 2023 Fall Economic Statement on November 21, 2023https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/11/government-of-canada-to-release-the-2023-fall-economic-statement-on-november-21-2023.htmlThe Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, will present the 2023 Fall Economic Statement in the House of Commons on November 21, 2023, at approximately 4:00 p.m. ET. Department of Finance Canada2023-11-09T12:19:22-05:00Governments of Canada and Manitoba invest nearly $500 million to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable electricity to Manitobanshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2023/11/governments-of-canada-and-manitoba-invest-nearly-500-million-to-deliver-clean-reliable-and-affordable-electricity-to-manitobans.htmlToday in Winnipeg, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and the Honourable Wab Kinew, Premier of Manitoba, announced a joint investment of $475.6 million to strengthen Manitoba’s clean electricity grid and ensure Manitobans continue receiving affordable and reliable clean energy. Department of Finance Canada2023-11-09T11:19:01-05:00