| Department of Finance Canada | news releases
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, announced a two-year extension of alcohol excise duty relief, to protect brewers, distillers, and winemakers during a period of global uncertainty.
| Department of Finance Canada | backgrounders
On April 1, 2026, the federal government announced an additional two-year extension of the two per cent cap on the annual alcohol excise duty inflation adjustment, and of the 50 per cent reduction on excise duty rates for the first 15,000 hectolitres of beer brewed in Canada, effective April 1, 2026.
| Department of Finance Canada | news releases
In a more divided and uncertain world, Canada's new government is building a stronger, more independent, and more resilient economy—working with determination to diversify our country’s trade partnerships.
| Department of Finance Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, accompanied by Ian Lafrenière, Minister of Public Security of Québec, and Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Mayor of Montréal, highlighted Canada’s new “follow-the-money” strategy to strengthen the country’s ability to detect, disrupt, and prevent extortion across Canada.
| Department of Finance Canada | media advisories
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will outline the Government of Canada’s plan to combat economic crime activities that harm Canadian individuals, businesses and communities, including addressing growing extortion concerns and providing an update on developing the National Anti-Fraud Strategy.
| Department of Finance Canada | news releases
Today, Bill C-15, the Budget Implementation Act, 2025, No. 1, received Royal Assent. This key piece of legislation will help the government deliver on its plan to build one united economy, empower Canadians to get ahead, and protect our country and sovereignty — today, and for generations to come.
| Department of Finance Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, introduced Bill C-26, An Act to authorize certain payments to be made out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the purpose of improving housing supply. Subject to passage, this legislation proposes to provide immediately $1.7 billion to provinces and territories to implement measures to increase Canada’s housing supply.
| Department of Finance Canada | news releases
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, welcome Canada’s role as host of in-person negotiations beginning today among representatives from eighteen countries to establish the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB). This new multilateral financial institution will bring together likeminded partners to mobilize and deploy private capital and support collective security.
| Department of Finance Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada is committed to appointing highly qualified candidates who are able to best serve the interests of Canadians, through open, competency-based selection processes for all Governor-in-Council appointments.
| Department of Finance Canada | backgrounders
Ms. Bree Jamieson-Holloway was appointed as Vice-Chairperson of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal on December 5, 2022, and has served as Acting Chairperson since December 31, 2025. Prior to joining the Tribunal, Ms. Jamieson-Holloway practiced law in London, England and Hong Kong.
