Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.) co-chaired the last meeting of G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors under Canada’s G7 Presidency, alongside Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada. The final meeting provided an opportunity for Canada to highlight the work and progress achieved in 2025 before officially handing over … Read more
Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.) announced the selection of the Canadian Climate Institute to lead the development of these guidelines, working with Business Future Pathways, bringing together representatives of major financial institutions and technical experts. The Canadian Climate Institute will work collaboratively with Business Future Pathways, an investor-led initiative, to establish … Read more
Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.) concluded a visit to France, the United Kingdom, and Germany during which he reinforced Canada’s commitment to shared economic prosperity, resilient supply chains, and stronger transatlantic collaboration. In Paris, France, he participated in the launch of the Haut-Conseil des Affaires Canada–France, using the platform to promote bilateral … Read more
Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.) announced the implementation of new measures announced on November 26 to protect the steel industry. To give Canadian businesses stability as they adjust supply chains, the horizontal remission of Canadian tariffs on imports from the United States has been temporarily extended as follows: to Jan. 31, … Read more
Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.) hosted a provincial and territorial Finance ministers’ meeting in Ottawa. Participants discussed the shared national priority of strengthening Canada’s economy and enhancing our global competitiveness in an increasingly divided world, setting a clear course to become the strongest economy in the G7. Prior to the meeting, … Read more
Finance Canada released a statement: “We, the G7 Finance Ministers, held a virtual meeting on Dec. 8, together with the Heads of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank Group (WBG), Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and Financial Stability Board (FSB). We were also joined by Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources … Read more
Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.) welcomed the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s Concluding Statement of the 2025 Article IV Mission. This statement highlights Canada’s economic resilience in the face of uncertainty caused by U.S. tariffs, and strongly endorses Budget 2025’s policies to ignite competition, productivity, and investment. The IMF sees Budget 2025’s … Read more
Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.) announced the appointment of Chantal Frappier, Marjolaine Giasson, Sandra L. Hanington, Maureen C. Jensen and Andrew D. Mutch to the Board of Directors of the Bank of Canada, effective Nov. 27, 2025. The full release is available online. Contact John.Fragos@fin.gc.ca.
Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.) introduced Bill C-15, Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 1, an important first piece of legislation to advance key Budget 2025: Canada Strong priorities. The full release is available online. Contact john.fragos@fin.gc.ca.
Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.) announced the appointment of Dwight Ball as Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Canada Development Investment Corporation (CDEV). This appointment is set for a four-year term, effective Nov. 5, 2025. The full release is available online. Contact john.fragos@fin.gc.ca.
