Press Release Department: Federal - Treasury Board of Canada

Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali (Brampton—Chinguacousy Park, Ont.) issued a statement: “[…] As part of the 2025 review of the Access to Information Act, we are inviting Canadians and Indigenous Peoples to help improve Canada’s access to information system and ensure it remains relevant and responsive in the digital age. Beginning March 5, Canadians and Indigenous Peoples will have an opportunity to provide feedback that will help shape Canada’s … Read more

Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali (Brampton—Chinguacousy Park, Ont.) tabled the Main Estimates 2026-27 in Parliament on behalf of the Government of Canada. Main Estimates 26-27 represent approximately 66 per cent of Budget 2025 spending. The Estimates also propose funding for a wide range of national priorities, including over $48 billion for the Department of National … Read more

Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali (Brampton—Chinguacousy Park, Ont.) provided an update on the Action Plan for Black Public Servants: As of December 2025, Black mental health professionals tripled to 122 to serve Black public servants and their immediate family members as part of Health Canada’s Employee Assistance Program. 50 Black executives have completed the Executive … Read more

Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali (Brampton—Chinguacousy Park, Ont.) announced today that emissions from Government of Canada real property operations and conventional fleets are down by 42.5 per cent as of March 31, 2025, compared to the government’s 2005–06 baseline—surpassing its 40 per cent reduction target for 2025. Ali also announced the approval of 25 new projects … Read more

Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali (Brampton—Chinguacousy Park, Ont.) tabled the Supplementary Estimates (C), 2025–26, in the House of Commons. These Supplementary Estimates are seeking parliamentary approval of $2.2 billion for defense investments and operations. The full release is available online. Contact mohammad.kamal@tbs-sct.gc.ca.

Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali (Brampton—Chinguacousy Park, Ont.) met with the Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) in Brampton, Ont., to highlight Budget 2025’s investments in building major infrastructure. While there, Ali announced $25 million in new funding for the TMU’s School of Medicine in Brampton, Ont. The full release is available online. Contact mohammad.kamal@tbs-sct.gc.ca.

On Dec. 18, Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali (Brampton—Chinguacousy Park, Ont.) issued the following statement: “[on Dec. 17], I tabled the Special Actuarial Report on the financial position of the Public Service Pension Fund as at March 31, 2025, along with an update from the Chief Actuary of Canada. Based on this report and update, I have determined that the pension fund … Read more

Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali (Brampton—Chinguacousy Park, Ont.) issued a statement: “The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that the federal public service pension plan remains well-managed and sustainable, and fully guaranteed by the Government of Canada. As a result of strong market performance, the public service pension fund continues to be in a surplus position. Yesterday, in … Read more

Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali (Brampton—Chinguacousy Park, Ont.) issued a statement: “The Government of Canada is dedicated to protecting and promoting official languages within federal institutions and across Canadian society.” As part of this commitment, I am pleased to announce that 733 additional federal offices across Canada have now been designated bilingual. This marks a significant increase in access to services … Read more

Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali (Brampton—Chinguacousy Park, Ont.) visited Brannon Steel in Brampton, Ont., to reiterate new measures announced by the Government of Canada to protect and transform Canada’s steel and lumber industries: Further limit foreign steel imports to ensure that Canadian steel producers have better access to the domestic market Make it easier to … Read more