As the April 30 tax filing deadline has passed, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is pleased to report on the 2026 tax season. During this period, more than 28.5 million tax returns were filed, 95.6% of them online.
The Government of Canada is committed to appointing highly qualified candidates who can best serve the interests of Canadians, through open, competency-based selection processes for all Governor-in-Council appointments.
Mr. Elio Luongo was chief executive officer and senior partner of KPMG from 2016 until his retirement in 2024 and served as one of 18 global board members for KPMG International. He is currently a director for TD Bank and Tolko Industries.
Toronto, Ontario – On May 6 and May 7, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will be in Toronto to take part in various speaking engagements where he will highlight the government’s plan to build a stronger, more independent, more resilient economy for all Canadians.
The world is becoming more challenging and divided, and the assumptions that shaped decades of Canadian defence and security are being upended. The threats Canada faces are numerous and growing, ranging from incursions into our Arctic waters to attacks targeting our cyberspace. In this context, Canada is strengthening its sovereign capabilities in critical sectors, and deepening cooperation with trusted partners, to safeguard our security and resilience.
On May 4, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will visit the Winnipeg Canadian Forces Base where he will highlight the government’s federal investments in the defence sector announced in the government’s Spring Economic Update. The Minister will also meet with the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, where he will address the business community, outlining key highlights in Spring Economic Update 2026. A fireside chat will follow.
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Today, the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) met with students in Piping Industry Technical College to highlight key investments from the Spring Economic Update to build trades and support Canada’s young people.
As the global trade landscape shifts, Canada’s new government is focused on what it can control: building a stronger, more independent economy. That means accelerating nation building projects—from affordable housing to defence and local infrastructure—which all depend on a strong skilled trades workforce.
The Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State responsible for the Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions, will highlight measures from the Spring Economic Update 2026 to support workers and young people. A media availability will follow.