Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, ON) took part in a pre-budget roundtable discussion in Toronto 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 said that Budget … Read more
In a speech to the Ireland-Canada Chamber of Commerce, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, ON) reiterated that the government’s top priority is to ensure continued growth and job creation in Canada. Flaherty said that the government's commitment to keep Canada strong is supported by Canada's solid economic, fiscal and financial fundamentals. Flaherty added that in uncertain … Read more
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, ON) took part in a pre-budget roundtable discussion in Charlottetown with business, academic and sectoral leaders from across the country. The event marks the launch 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. The full … Read more
Finance Canada has released a tax information exchange agreement entitled "Entry Into Force of the Tax Information Exchange Agreement Between Canada and the Turks and Caicos Islands". The full release is available online. Call 613-995-2980.
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, ON) announced to senior American and Canadian business leaders that Canada’s strong economic fundamentals, sound fiscal management and well-supervised financial sector support increasing business investment in Canada. Speaking at a conference in New York sponsored by the Toronto Financial Services Alliance, Flaherty said based on Canada's strong record in weathering the … Read more
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, ON) announced further tariff relief for Canada’s manufacturers, which will eliminate 70 tariff items and is expected to save Canadian businesses about $32 million annually. Flaherty said this builds on the government’s commitment in Budget 2010 to make Canada a tariff-free zone for industrial manufacturers. This initiative eliminates customs duties on certain products … Read more
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, ON) announced the next federal budget will stay focused on growing the economy, protecting Canadian jobs, reducing the deficit, and returning to balance in the medium term. Speaking to the Canadian Club of Toronto Flaherty said in uncertain times, the most important contribution the government can make to bolster confidence and … Read more
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, ON) introduced the Financial System Review Act to help ensure Canada continues to have a strong and secure financial system. Flaherty said the Act includes measures to update financial institutions legislation to promote financial stability and ensure Canada’s financial institutions continue to operate in a competitive, efficient and stable environment. … Read more
The Tax Legislation Division of the Department of Finance announced that the agreement between Canada and the Commonwealth of The Bahamas for the exchange of information on tax matters entered into force on November 16, 2011. The agreement was signed on June 17, 2010. The agreement has effect in accordance with the provisions of Article … Read more
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, ON) met with high-level officials and business leaders in Tokyo to improve trade and business relations between Canada and Japan, helping to create new jobs and economic growth for Canadians. Flaherty said Canada and Japan share a long and very special relationship, and that Canada is working towards a future … Read more
