The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, today 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.
Tariffs coupled with low global diamond prices, inflationary pressures, and sustained supply chain bottlenecks are proving a challenge to navigate. That’s why the government is responding with a loan to support the Ekati Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories.
The Government of Canada is committed to mobilizing public and private capital to promote investment in sustainability, as part of the transition to net-zero. Budget 2025 reconfirmed the government’s support for the arm’s-length development of made-in-Canada sustainable investment guidelines, also known as a taxonomy, and committed to the selection of an external organization to lead it by the end of the year.
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, today concluded a successful European 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.
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will travel to Europe from December 15 to 18 to meet with European government counterparts, officials, business leaders, and strategic partners to reinforce Canada’s commitment to shared economic prosperity, resilient supply chains, and strengthened collaboration on both sides of the Atlantic.
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, announced the implementation of new measures announced by the Prime Minister on November 26, designed to provide immediate relief and long-term clarity for Canadian manufacturers.
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, 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.
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, welcomed the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s Concluding Statement of the 2025 Article IV Mission.
In keeping with this commitment, the Minister of Finance and National Revenue, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, 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 November 27, 2025.
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, introduced Bill C-15, Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 1, an important first piece of legislation to advance key Budget 2025: Canada Strong priorities.