Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, ON) announced that the government plans to issue a US-dollar-denominated global bond, subject to market conditions. The bond issue will provide funds to supplement and diversify Canada’ s foreign exchange reserves and to meet foreign currency requirements. The full release is available online. Call 613-996-7861.
Finance Canada announced that the Official International Reserves increased by an amount equivalent to U.S. $557 million in Jan. to U.S. $66,376 million. The full release is available online.
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, ON) concluded a visit to Israel and the West Bank that featured meetings with high-level officials as well as banking and business leaders from the region. Flaherty said that the visit was an invaluable opportunity to share perspectives on issues of mutual interest, including trade and investment, as well as … Read more
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, ON) welcomed a Financial Stability Board peer review on the government’s response to the global financial crisis and highlights the resilience of Canada’s financial system. Flaherty said that the report confirms that Canadians can be proud of what the government has achieved with Canada's financial system over the last few … Read more
International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, BC), Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) and Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, ON) met with key investors and business leaders at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland to highlight Canada’s strong economic fundamentals and pro-trade plan as part of the government’s plan to create jobs and … Read more
Finance Canada announced that the report entitled "The Fiscal Monitor – November 2011" is now available on the Finance Canada website. Minister of State (Finance) Ted Menzies (Macleod, AB) spoke at a C.D. Howe Institute roundtable in Toronto on how the introduction of Pooled Registered Pension Plans will bridge gaps in Canada’s retirement income system. … Read more
Minister of State (Finance) Ted Menzies (Macleod, AB) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance Shelly Glover (Saint-Boniface, MB) took part in a pre-budget roundtable discussion in Montréal, QC, with business, academic and sectoral leaders. The event is part of a series of cross-Canada consultations on how best to ensure Canada’s economy continues to … Read more
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, ON) took part in a pre-budget discussion via video conference with business, academic and sectoral leaders in Toronto, Edmonton and Vancouver. The event is part of a series of cross-Canada consultations on how best to ensure Canada’s economy continues to produce jobs and growth in a difficult global economy. Flaherty … Read more
The agreement between Canada and the Commonwealth of Dominica for the exchange of information with respect to tax matters entered into force on January 10, 2012. The agreement was signed on June 29, 2010. The agreement has effect in accordance with the provisions of Article 13 of the agreement. Call 613-995-2980.
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, ON) took part in a pre-budget roundtable discussion in Calgary, AB, with business, academic and sectoral leaders from across the country. The event is part of a series of cross-Canada consultations on how best to ensure Canada’s economy continues to produce jobs and growth in a difficult global economy. Flaherty … Read more
