Government of Canada strengthens border security

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Ottawa – A strong Canada means strong borders. Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety introduced the Bill, the Strong Borders Act to strengthen our laws and keep Canadians safe. The Bill will keep Canadians safe by ensuring law enforcement has the right tools to keep our borders secure, combat transnational organized crime, stop the flow of illegal fentanyl, and crack down …

Minister Champagne discusses key values with G7 counterparts

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Banff – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance of Canada,  said: “Proud to host my G7 counterparts for key discussions on the global economy and our shared priorities in Banff, Canada. Let’s get to work! Canada and the EU are close partners, united by shared values. Now is the time to deepen our economic ties and strengthen our relationship. G7 Finance …

Government of Canada delivering middle class tax cut

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Ottawa – Last month, Canadians called for a serious plan for change to address the rising cost of living that has eroded Canadians’ quality of life. Change that puts more money in the pockets of Canadians. Change that builds a more affordable Canada. The government is delivering that change. The Minister of Finance and National Revenue, François-Philippe Champagne, today announced …

Finance Minister to Co-Host G7 FMs, Central Bank Governors’ Meeting in Banff

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Ottawa – As part of Canada’s G7 Presidency, the Minister of Finance and National Revenue, François-Philippe Champagne, and Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem, will co-host the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting in Banff, Alberta, from May 20 to 22. They will be joined by Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors from the G7 countries (France, Germany, …

Philippe Champagne visits General Dynamics, key defence products site

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Ottawa – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance of Canada, visited the workers of General Dynamics based in Valleyfield since 1941. It is one of the largest site in North America for the production of key defence products necessary to support our troops and allies. He said: “Canada needs strong domestic defence industries to protect our sovereignty.”

Minister of Finance concludes successful Meetings in DC

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Washington – The Minister of Finance, François-Philippe Champagne, concluded his participation in the meetings of the G7 and G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, this week in Washington, D.C. Minister Champagne and the Governor of the Bank of Canada, Tiff Macklem, co-chaired the G7 meeting, as part of Canada’s presidency of the G7 in 2025, and at a critical …

Minister of Finance to co-chair G7 Finance Ministers, Central Bank Governors meet in DC

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Ottawa – As part of Canada’s G7 presidency, the Minister of Finance, François-Philippe Champagne, will be in Washington, D.C. this week, to co-chair, with Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem, a meeting of the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors. This will be taking place on the margins of the 2025 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and …

PM Carney invited to visit Marmen

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Ottawa – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance, and Caroline Desrochersplc, Liberal candidate from Trois-Rivières, hosted Prime Minister Mark Carney in Mauricie to visit Marmen — a leader in Canadian manufacturing and a key employer in the region. Champagne said: “We have everything it takes to succeed in these uncertain times. We’ll fight. We’ll protect. We’ll build.“  

Poilievre hiding over $140b in divisive cuts

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Ottawa — This election comes at a time of crisis. President Trump is threatening our economy, our sovereignty, and our Canadian way of life. Mark Carney released his plan to stand up to President Trump and his unjust tariffs, and build the strongest economy in the G7. But with just a week left in the most consequential election of our lifetimes, …

Canada announces new support for businesses affected by US tariffs

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Ottawa – Minister of Finance, François-Philippe Champagne, announced new measures for Canadian businesses and entities affected by the tariff dispute between Canada and the United States. These measures include the remission of some of the countermeasure tariffs announced by Canada in response to unjustified tariffs imposed by the US on Canadian products. First, Minister Champagne announced a performance-based remission framework …