Minister Champagne in Québec City to discuss the Spring Economic Update 2026

Media advisory

May 12, 2026 

Québec City, Québec – On May 13, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will participate in an event hosted by Québec International in collaboration with LE CAMP. The Minister will join Mr. Carl Viel, President and CEO of Québec International, in a fireside chat. 

The Minister will discuss the government’s plan to face global uncertainty with fiscal responsibility and pragmatic economic choices, as outlined in the Spring Economic Update 2026, all while highlighting concrete opportunities to support businesses and organizations in the region. 

Media are invited to attend the event. The Minister will take media questions following the fireside chat. 

Date: 

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Time: 

9:00 a.m. ET

Notes for the media:

  • Media are asked to arrive no later than 8:30 a.m. ET. 

  • Photo and video opportunity during the event and fireside chat.

  • More information will be provided upon registration. 

Contacts

Media may contact:

John Fragos
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Finance and National Revenue
john.fragos@fin.gc.ca

Media Relations
Department of Finance Canada
mediare@fin.gc.ca
613-369-4000

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