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The Department of Finance Canada announced today that Canada's official international reserves increased by an amount equivalent to US$988 million during June to US$81,765 million.
| Department of Finance Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada is committed to appointing highly qualified candidates able to best serve the interests of Canadians, through open, transparent and merit-based selection processes for all Governor-in-Council appointments.
| Department of Finance Canada | news releases
Finance Minister Bill Morneau today spoke at the iW50 Summit, in Paris, France. The event recognized 50 years of gender diversity at INSEAD, a world-renowned business school. Minister Morneau made the business case for empowering women—more opportunities for women can lead to better decisions, greater profits, and stronger economic growth—and underscored the important role that gender budgeting plays in supporting women and girls. In his remarks, he highlighted steps Canada is taking to break down barriers to gender equality in employment and entrepreneurship, so that more women can participate in, and contribute to, Canada’s growing economy.
| Department of Finance Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada is committed to appointing highly qualified candidates able to best serve the interests of Canadians, through open, transparent and merit-based selection processes for all Governor-in-Council appointments.
| Department of Finance Canada | news releases
The Department of Finance Canada today released draft technical changes to the Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) rules for sales of carbon emission allowances, such as those traded in cap-and-trade systems.
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Faced with immediate and long-term opportunities and challenges, Canadians want governments to work together to solve shared problems, and stay focused on delivering real growth for the middle class and people working hard to join it.
| Department of Finance Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada is committed to supporting a well-functioning financial services sector, and to helping Canadians achieve a safe, secure and dignified retirement.
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Today, Finance Minister Bill Morneau welcomed Royal Assent of the Budget Implementation Act, 2018, No. 1, which implements a number of important measures announced in Budget 2018.
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A fair and efficient tax system is an important part of the Government's commitment to help the middle class and to build an economy that works for everyone. By making sure that everyone pays their fair share, the Government can continue to safeguard its ability to invest in the programs and services that help the middle class and people working hard to join it.
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Canadians are proud of our publicly funded health care system, which is based on need and not on ability to pay. However, prescription drugs are not covered in a consistent way across the country, and too many Canadians cannot afford the medicines they need. A recent study found that almost one million Canadians reduced spending on food and heat in order to afford their medication.
