Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, ON) welcomed the appointment of Jim Yong Kim as the new president of the World Bank Group. Kim will assume his new position effective July 1, 2012. The full release is available online. Call 613-996-8080.
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, ON) highlighted key elements of Economic Action Plan 2012 that will create jobs, growth and long-term prosperity in Western Canada and across the country. Speaking to the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, Flaherty noted that businesses in the resource sector must currently navigate a maze of overlapping and complex regulatory requirements … Read more
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, ON) highlighted key elements of Economic Action Plan 2012 that will create jobs and long-term prosperity in British Columbia and country-wide. Speaking to the Vancouver Board of Trade, Flaherty said British Columbia has an abundance of natural resources, and Economic Action Plan 2012 will make new investments to improve regulatory … Read more
Evaluation of the Economic Studies and Policy Analysis Division is now available on Finance Canada's website. Evaluation of the Federal-Provincial Relations Division is now available on Finance Canada's website. Minister of State (Finance) Ted Menzies (Macleod, AB) spoke to the Economic Club of Canada in Ottawa about how Economic Action Plan 2012 will leverage … Read more
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, ON) highlighted key elements of Economic Action Plan 2012 that will provide sound management of public finances and strengthen the Canadian economy by encouraging growth and the creation of high‑quality jobs. Speaking to the Canadian Club of Toronto, Flaherty said Canada must compete within a dynamic and changing global economy. … Read more
The Fiscal Monitor, January 2012, is now available on Finance Canada's website.
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, ON) tabled Economic Action Plan 2012, a comprehensive agenda to bolster Canada’s long-term economic strengths and promote job growth. Flaherty said the government is looking ahead not only over the next few years but also over the next generation and the reforms will ensure that government is focused on enabling … Read more
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, ON) welcomed Governor General David Johnston’s proclamation of the entry into force of updated tax treaties with Italy and Switzerland. Flaherty said that these agreements will help prevent tax evasion and double taxation, and will strengthen Canada's tax system. Flaherty added that a strong tax base is important to economic … Read more
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, ON) has joined the United States in supporting the nomination of Jim Yong Kim to head the World Bank. Flaherty said that Kim is a distinguished figure in global health and development, noted for his innovative work fighting the spread of AIDS and tuberculosis in developing countries. The full release … Read more
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, ON) welcomed the final report of the Task Force for the Payments System Review entitled, "Moving Canada into the Digital Age." Flaherty said Canadians want innovative payment tools that are in step with the latest technologies, are fast and efficient, and stand up to the highest standards of safety and … Read more
