Montréal – Chrystia Freeland, Canada’s Deputy prime minister, talked about delivering tax fairness for Canadians. She said: First, I would like to acknowledge that we are gathered on the traditional territories of many First Nations, including the Mohawk Nation territory. Thanks for joining me today. I am really glad to be here with my dear colleague, Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada. …
Budget 2024 is seizing the opportunities of today to build a Canada that works better for every generation. Ottawa – First, the government is delivering fairness for every generation with a housing plan that includes nearly 4 million new homes, transformative expansions to Canada’s social safety net to make life cost less and ensure Canadians get the care they need, …
Ottawa – The government is committed to tax fairness for Canadians. Today, Canadians pay tax on the income from their job. But currently, they only pay taxes on 50 per cent of capital gains, which is the profit generally made when an asset, such as stocks or a rental property, is sold. Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of …
Winnipeg – The federal government launched a new Co‑operative Housing Development Program to support a new generation of co-op housing in Canada and help make housing more affordable. For decades, co-ops have provided Canadians with secure, affordable, and community-oriented homes. The new $1.5 billion program – co-designed with the Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada and other leaders in the co-op sector – will provide …
Ottawa – Deputy Prime Minister, Chrystia Freeland talked on increasing productivity and boosting innovation to create more good jobs. She said: Good morning everyone. I am going to start by talking about economic growth and innovation and the new Canadian Entrepreneurs’ Incentive. Then I am going to turn it over to Minister François-Philippe Champagne—he is going to talk about some investments …
Toronto – The Government of Canada is marking new milestones toward making oral health care more accessible and affordable in Canada. This week two million Canadian seniors will have been approved to receive coverage under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) and will be able to access the dental care they need. To date, more than 90,000 seniors have received care from participating providers. For …
Ottawa – Canadians deserve better health care and a stronger social safety net. And, Canada’s success is the success of younger generations. We’re making health care more affordable and more accessible for every Canadian who needs it. Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance; Mark Holland, Minister of Health; and Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and …
Kanata – Every child deserves the best start in life. But for young families, including Millennial and Gen Z parents in Kanata and across the country, the costs of child care can add up to a second rent or mortgage payment. This makes it harder to start and support a family, and as a result, parents—especially moms—often face impossible choices …
Saskatoon – The federal government recently tabled Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation. It is a plan to build a Canada that works better for everyone, where younger generations can get ahead, where their hard work pays off, and where they can buy a home—where everyone has a fair chance at a good middle-class life. Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, …
Yellowknife – The federal government recently delivered Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation. It is a plan to build a Canada that works better for everyone, where younger generations can get ahead, where their hard work pays off, and where they can buy a home—where everyone has a fair chance at a good middle class life. Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern …
