Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced the federal government’s intent to extend by an additional two years the existing ban on foreign ownership of Canadian housing.
Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced that the federal government will provide over $162 million in additional support to the City of Toronto.
Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced the reappointment of Marie Lemay as the President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint for a five-year term. Ms. Lemay was first appointed to this role in January 2019.
The Government of Canada is continuing to deliver on its economic plan by today launching consultations on improving support for research and development and on creating and retaining intellectual property in Canada.
Today, as part of Canada's economic plan, the government announced further action to build more homes, faster, by supporting the construction of student housing.
Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, visited Canary Landing in Toronto to highlight how Canada’s economic plan is putting homeownership back within reach and building more homes, faster.
Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, pursuant to her authorities under the Bank Act, approved the sale of HSBC Bank Canada (HSBC) to Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), subject to strict terms and conditions imposed on RBC.
Today in Calgary, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, welcomed the announcement of the second investment by the Canada Growth Fund—and the world’s first carbon credit offtake agreement of its kind.
The Government of Canada is continuing to deliver its economic plan by today launching consultations to advance major economic investment tax credits and create good jobs, crack down on short term rentals and make housing more affordable, and ensure the fairness of Canada’s tax system.
Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced the appointment of Susana Lee as a member of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT), as well as the reappointment of Cheryl Beckett and Georges Bujold. All three appointments are for five-year terms.