Ottawa – The Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments (OBSI) assumed its responsibilities as Canada’s single external complaints body (ECB) for federally regulated banks. As part of its mandate, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) protects consumers of financial products and services by supervising the compliance of federally regulated banks and the ECB with their legal obligations, including the …
Ottawa – Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland talked on protecting reproductive freedom. She said: I am going to start by talking about the Canadian economy. I will then discuss measures our government is taking to protect women’s reproductive freedom. And finally, I will provide an update on the Canada Health Transfer. Minister Ien will then speak in more detail about …
Ottawa – Every woman should be free to make her own decisions about her own body. Every woman in Canada should have access to the health care she needs. However, concerns have been raised that some registered charities that offer reproductive health services to women, including pregnancy options counselling—and that are provided federal supports under the tax system—may be spreading …
Ottawa – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, attended Fall Meetings of G7 and G20 Finance Ministers and the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank in Washington D.C. At these meetings, the Deputy Prime Minister advanced work with Canada’s allies to strengthen supply chains with trusted trading partners to create jobs and …
Ottawa – Workers are at the heart of Canada’s economy. For our economy and for every generation to reach their full potential, Canadian workers need good-paying jobs. We’re doing this by making investments that increase productivity, boost innovation, and accelerate the flow of capital into Canada. And we’re doing everything we can to protect Canadian workers from unfair competition. Chrystia Freeland, …
Ottawa – Canada’s small- and medium-sized businesses keep main streets flourishing across the country, create good-paying jobs, and deliver the dream of entrepreneurship. It is essential that these businesses thrive so they can continue being the bedrock of our communities and our economy. Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, alongside Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, and …
Ottawa – Canadian workers, the auto sector, the steel and aluminum industries, and related critical manufacturing supply chains are threatened by unfair competition from Chinese producers, who benefit from China’s intentional, state-directed policy of overcapacity and oversupply, as well as its lack of rigorous labour and environmental standards. That is why the federal government is taking further action to protect …
Ottawa – Canadians work hard to be able to afford a home. However, the high cost of mortgage payments is a barrier to homeownership, especially for Millennials and Gen Z. To help more Canadians, particularly younger generations, buy a first home, new mortgage rules came into effect on August 1, 2024, allowing 30 year insured mortgage amortizations for first-time homebuyers …
Nanaimo, British Columbia – Department of Finance Canada To unlock good-paying opportunities for every generation, particularly for Millennials and Gen Z, every student must have fair access to post-secondary education, regardless of their ability to pay. Everyone should be able to afford college, university, or an apprenticeship, graduate and find a good job, put a roof over their head, and …
Toronto – In Toronto, Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced an investment of nearly $2.4 million to retrofit the TD Futures Cities Centre at Evergreen Brick Works. Evergreen, the national non-profit that stewards the site, was incorporated in 1991 and is dedicated to transforming public spaces for people and planet. In addition, Evergreen is providing just …
