2013 News Releases

Release of The Fiscal Monitor - July 2013
(2013-09-27)
Harper Government Opens National Competition to Support Incubators and Accelerators to Help Create Jobs, Growth and Innovation in Canada
(2013-09-23)
Moody's Reaffirms Canada's AAA Credit Rating
(2013-09-20)
Finance Minister Reaffirms Canada's Commitment to Restoring Trust in Global Financial Institutions
(2013-09-20)
Harper Government Helps Create Jobs and Growth in Canada by Supporting Innovative Canadian Businesses and Entrepreneurs
(2013-09-20)
2013 APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting: Joint Ministerial Statement
(2013-09-20)
Canada Strengthens Economic Cooperation With Asia-Pacific Partners - September 2013
(2013-09-20)
Ministers of Finance of British Columbia, Ontario and Canada Agree to Establish a Cooperative Capital Markets Regulator - September 2013
(2013-09-19)
Harper Government Helps Canadian Manufacturers Create Jobs and Growth - September 2013
(2013-09-18)
Government of Canada Moving Forward With Its Plan for Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity - September 2013
(2013-09-13)
Thriving Energy Sector Key to Canada's Economic Success and Long-Term Prosperity - September 2013
(2013-09-12)
Government Sells Additional Shares of General Motors - September 2013
(2013-09-10)
Harper Government Supports Job Creation with Three-Year Freeze of Employment Insurance Premium Rates - September 2013
(2013-09-09)
World Economic Forum Ranks Canadian Banks Soundest in the World for the Sixth Consecutive Year - September 2013
(2013-09-05)
Official International Reserves - September 5, 2013
(2013-09-05)
Minister of Finance Announces Appointment of New Commissioner of the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada - September 2013
(2013-09-04)
Government of Canada Divestiture of Crown Lands
(2013-08-30)
Release of The Fiscal Monitor - June 2013
(2013-08-30)
Harper Government's Improvements to Foreign Trade Zones Helping Canadian Businesses Compete Globally
(2013-08-29)
Harper Government Providing Families With Back-to-School Tax Relief - August 2013
(2013-08-27)
Harper Government Consults on Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity and Promotes Retirement Savings Opportunity - August 2013
(2013-08-26)
Government Invites Comments on Legislative Proposals to Modernize the Life Insurance Policy Exemption Test - August 2013
(2013-08-23)
Finance Minister and Distinguished Canadians to Discuss Canada's Economic Future - August 2013
(2013-08-21)
Government Proposes Changes to Foreign Affiliate Dumping Rules - August 2013
(2013-08-16)
Government Invites Comments on Possible Measures to Prevent Treaty Shopping - August 2013
(2013-08-12)
Harper Government to Monitor Savings through New Tariff Relief for Canadian Consumers - August 2013
(2013-08-07)
Official International Reserves - August 6, 2013
(2013-08-06)
Release of The Fiscal Monitor - April and May 2013
(2013-07-26)
Statement by the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, Concerning the Competition Tribunal Ruling in Respect of Certain Credit Card Network Practices - July 2013
(2013-07-23)
Communiqué of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, Moscow - July 2013
(2013-07-20)
Canada Focused on Jobs and Growth at G-20 Meeting in Moscow - July 2013
(2013-07-19)
Minister Flaherty Discusses Economy with Provincial-Territorial Finance Ministers in First Ever Telepresence Meeting - July 2013
(2013-07-16)
Government of Canada Seeks to Improve the Fairness and Certainty of the Tax System - July 2013
(2013-07-12)
Department of Finance Announces Proposed Technical Changes to the Transitional Rules for the Economic Action Plan 2013 Character Conversion Measure - July 2013
(2013-07-11)
Official International Reserves - July 4, 2013
(2013-07-04)
Canada Positioned to Create More Jobs and Growth With Royal Assent of the Economic Action Plan 2013 Act, No. 1 - June 2013
(2013-06-26)
Minister Menzies Welcomes Ban on Unsolicited Credit Card Cheques - June 2013
(2013-06-21)
Minister of State (Finance) Menzies Launches Nationwide Search for First-Ever Financial Literacy Leader of Canada - June 2013
(2013-06-20)
Minister of Finance Consults With His Economic Advisory Council - June 2013
(2013-06-17)
New Wastewater Treatment Facility to Improve Environmental Protection, Create Jobs and Stimulate Economic Growth in the City of Regina - June 2013
(2013-06-14)
Canada Poised for Long-Term Prosperity With Passage of the Economic Action Plan 2013 Act, No. 1 - June 2013
(2013-06-10)
Minister of Finance Announces Financial Support for Purdy Crawford Chair in Aboriginal Business Studies - June 2013
(2013-06-07)
Minister Flaherty Takes Part in Dialogue on the Economy With Atlantic Institute for Market Studies - June 2013
(2013-06-06)
Harper Government Supports Canadian Families With Expanded Adoption Expense Tax Credit - June 2013
(2013-06-06)
Official International Reserves - June 5, 2013
(2013-06-05)
Government Invites Comments on Proposals to Improve the Integrity of the Federal Tax System by Limiting Access to Graduated Rates for Trusts and Certain Estates - June 2013
(2013-06-03)
Harper Government Takes Additional Steps to Help Small Businesses Prosper - June 2013
(2013-06-03)
Minister of State (Finance) to Highlight Support For Small Businesses
(2013-05-31)
Release of The Fiscal Monitor: March 2013
(2013-05-31)
Minister Menzies to Promote Canadian Jobs and Growth at OECD - May 2013
(2013-05-28)
Minister Flaherty Highlights Economic Action Plan 2013's Strong Support for Charitable Organizations - May 2013
(2013-05-27)
Minister Flaherty Honoured by Easter Seals Ontario - May 2013
(2013-05-24)
Minister of Finance Establishes a Venture Capital Expert Panel to Grow Canada's Venture Capital Industry - May 2013
(2013-05-23)
Consultations Launched on Phase-Out of the Labour-Sponsored Venture Capital Corporations Tax Credit - May 2013
(2013-05-23)
Statement by the Honourable Ted Menzies, Temporary Alternate Governor for Canada, at the 22nd EBRD Annual Meeting - May 2013
(2013-05-11)
Minister Menzies Promotes Canada as a Global Economic Leader and Key Investment Destination and Trading Partner - May 2013
(2013-05-10)
Minister Flaherty Presses for More Action to Support Jobs and Growth - May 2013
(2013-05-09)
Minister Flaherty to Promote Canada's Economic Leadership During Trip to the United Kingdom - May 2013
(2013-05-08)
Canada's Venture Capital Action Plan: A Step Closer to Helping Innovators Grow and Create Jobs - May 2013
(2013-05-03)
Official International Reserves - May 3, 2013
(2013-05-03)
Harper Government Appoints Stephen Poloz Governor of the Bank of Canada - May 2013
(2013-05-02)
Harper Government Focused on Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity With Economic Action Plan 2013 Act, No. 1 - April 2013
(2013-04-29)
The Fiscal Monitor - February 2013
(2013-04-26)
Implementation of Economic Action Plan 2013 a Step Closer With the Tabling of the Notice of Ways and Means Motion - April 2013
(2013-04-22)
Statement Prepared for the Development Committee of the Boards of Governors of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund - April 2013
(2013-04-20)
Statement Prepared for the International Monetary and Financial Committee of the Board of Governors of the International Monetary Fund - April 2013
(2013-04-20)
Communiqué of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, Washington, D.C. - April 2013
(2013-04-19)
Minister Flaherty on Why Ottawa Is Modernizing the General Preferential Tariff Program
(2013-04-19)
Minister of State (Finance) Welcomes Introduction of PRPP Legislation by Alberta - April 2013
(2013-04-19)
Minister Flaherty to Promote Jobs and Growth at G-20, IMF and World Bank Meetings - April 2013
(2013-04-18)
Minister of Finance Promotes Investment, Trade and Tax Fairness During Visit to Bermuda - April 2013
(2013-04-11)
Harper Government Introduces Tough New Pro-Consumer Oversight of Banking Complaints - April 2013
(2013-04-10)
Official International Reserves - April 4, 2013
(2013-04-04)
Federal Support for Health Care Set to Grow from Record Levels in 2013-14
(2013-04-01)
Harper Government Announces New Savings for Canadian Consumers - April 2013
(2013-04-01)
Minister Flaherty Tables Canada at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development 2012 - March 2013
(2013-03-28)
Minister Flaherty Concludes Trip to Asia by Promoting Canada as an Investment Destination and Trading Partner - March 2013
(2013-03-28)
Minister of Finance Welcomes Adoption of Economic Action Plan 2013 Motion - March 2013
(2013-03-27)
Harper Government Announces the Publication of New Territorial Borrowing Limit Regulations to Support Ongoing Development and Growth in the North - March 2013
(2013-03-27)
Harper Government Welcomes Royal Assent of the Financial Literacy Leader Act - March 2013
(2013-03-27)
Harper Government Shows Global Leadership in Trade Liberalization - March 2013
(2013-03-27)
Minister Flaherty to Promote Canada's Economic Strengths and Encourage Trade and Investment During Post-Budget Trip - March 2013
(2013-03-25)
Economic Action Plan 2013: Positioning Canada for Success in the 21st Century Global Economy - March 2013
(2013-03-22)
Minister Flaherty Highlights Economic Action Plan 2013-A Plan for Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity - March 2013
(2013-03-22)
Release of The Fiscal Monitor - January 2013
(2013-03-21)
Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity the Top Priority of Canada's Economic Action Plan 2013 - March 2013
(2013-03-21)
Minister Flaherty Prepares to Take Next Steps in Canada's Economic Action Plan with New Canadian-Made Shoes - March 2013
(2013-03-20)
Making Economic Action Plan 2013 More Accessible Immediately - March 2013
(2013-03-19)
Canada Partners With Panama to Fight International Tax Evasion - March 2013
(2013-03-17)
Government of Canada and City of Edmonton Announce Public-Private Partnership (P3) to Speed up Light Rail Transit Access for Edmontonians - March 2013
(2013-03-14)
Harper Government Announces Date for Economic Action Plan - March 2013
(2013-03-14)
Government of Canada Extends Air Canada's Pension Funding Arrangement With Tough New Conditions - March 2013
(2013-03-12)
Minister of Finance Announces Appointment of New Chairperson to the Board of Directors of PPP Canada - March 2013
(2013-03-12)
Private Sector Economists Forecast Modest GDP Growth During Meeting With Minister of Finance - March 2013
(2013-03-08)
Harper Government Takes Important Step to Modernize the Tax System - March 2013
(2013-03-06)
Official International Reserves - March 5, 2013
(2013-03-05)
Minister Menzies Welcomes Introduction of Pension Plan Legislation by B.C. - February 2013
(2013-02-28)
Department of Finance Releases Annual Tax Expenditures and Evaluations Report - February 2013
(2013-02-25)
Release of The Fiscal Monitor - December 2012
(2013-02-22)
Minister of State (Finance) Hails Pooled Registered Pension Plans as an Idea Whose Time Has Come - February 2013
(2013-02-20)
Communiqué of G-20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, Moscow - February 2013
(2013-02-16)
IMF Staff Report Confirms Effectiveness of Harper Government's Approach to Economic Management - February 2013
(2013-02-14)
Government of Canada Will Complete Funding of Prudential Liquidity Plan Ahead of Schedule - February 2013
(2013-02-14)
Canada Focused on Jobs and Growth at G-20 Meeting in Moscow - February 2013
(2013-02-13)
Statement by Minister of State Menzies on Guidance Concerning the Credit and Debit Card Code of Conduct - February 2013
(2013-02-13)
Statement of G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors - February 2013
(2013-02-12)
Minister of State (Finance) Menzies Hosts Pre-Budget Roundtable Via Telepresence
(2013-02-11)
Minister of Finance Announces Appointment to the Canada Development Investment Corporation - February 2013
(2013-02-08)
Finance Minister Reaffirms the Harper Government's Commitment to Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity - February 2013
(2013-02-06)
Official International Reserves - February 5, 2013
(2013-02-05)
Government of Canada and the Royal Canadian Mint Bid Farewell to the Canadian Penny - February 2013
(2013-02-04)
Canada Signs Tax Information Exchange Agreement with Liechtenstein - January 2013
(2013-01-31)
Canadian Contribution to Climate Change Fund Helps Attract Significant Private Sector Investment - January 2013
(2013-01-25)
Release of The Fiscal Monitor - November 2012
(2013-01-25)
Minister Menzies Hosts Pre-Budget Roundtable in St. John's - January 2013
(2013-01-25)
Minister Flaherty to Highlight Canada's Economic and Fiscal Leadership at World Economic Forum - January 2013
(2013-01-24)
Minister Menzies Engages Youth on the Importance of Financial Literacy - January 2013
(2013-01-24)
Harper Government and City of Saskatoon Announce Public-Private Partnership to Enhance Civic Operations - January 2013
(2013-01-22)
Department of Finance Canada Names Samuel L. Duboc as Clifford Clark Visiting Economist - January 2013
(2013-01-17)
Minister of Finance Meets with Chair of the Special Committee on Process for the Appointment of the Governor of the Bank of Canada - January 2013
(2013-01-16)
Report Released on Helping Canadians with Disabilities Find Jobs - January 2013
(2013-01-16)
Parliamentary Secretary Glover Concludes Several Pre-Budget Consultations - January 2013
(2013-01-11)
Parliamentary Secretary Glover Hosts Pre-Budget Roundtable in Montréal - January 2013
(2013-01-08)
Official International Reserves - January 4, 2013
(2013-01-04)
Government of Canada Marks One Month Until Penny Transition Date - January 2013
(2013-01-02)
Regulations Amending the Export Development Canada Exercise of Certain Powers Regulations
(2013-10-01)

2013 News Releases

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