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 …
Deputy PM on increasing productivity, boosting innovation
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 …
Supporting post-secondary education in North
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 …
Deputy Prime Minister on growing Canada’s small businesses
Toronto – Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland on growing Canada’s small businesses, said in Toronto: Good morning everyone. I am so glad to be here home in Toronto, in my own riding, in my own neighbourhood, with two wonderful colleagues, Minister Rechie Valdez, and Jean Yip. And I am really happy to be at Bateman’s. This is my local bike …
Investments made to build more homes for Canadians
Edmonton – 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. Today Minister of Employment, Workforce …
Minister Ya’ara highlights budget investments in research funding
Winnipeg – 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. Minister of Mental Health and …
Making it easier for homeowners to add additional suites to homes
Ottawa – Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced that, as part of Budget 2024, the federal government will make it easier for Canadian homeowners to increase the number of units in their homes. Many homeowners have extra space they may want to convert into rental suites, such as an unused basement, or a garage that could …
Deputy PM on supporting Canadian homeowners
Toronto- Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland talked about putting homeownership back within reach and supporting Canadian homeowners. In Toronto, she said: I would like to start by acknowledging that we are gathered on the traditional territories of many nations, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat Peoples. Today, too many younger Canadians …
Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation
Ottawa – Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, released Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation. It is a plan to build a Canada that works better for every generation, where younger generations can get ahead, where their hard work pays off, and where they can buy or rent their own home—where everyone has a fair chance at a …
Canada’s new Youth Mental Health Fund
Ottawa – Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister announced Canada’s new Youth Mental Health Fund. She said: I will say a few things about new measures our government is taking through our upcoming federal budget to improve access to mental health services for younger Canadians. I will then pass it over to Minister Ya’ara Saks who will elaborate on the details …