Department of Finance Canada
The Department of Finance Canada is responsible for the overall stewardship of the Canadian economy. This includes preparing the annual federal budget, as well as advising the Government on economic and fiscal matters, tax and tariff policy, social measures, security issues, financial stability and Canada’s international commitments.
We lead the Finance portfolio for the Government of Canada and work in close collaboration with our partners.
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2021 Census
New findings from the 2021 Census are here! Discover data on age, sex at birth and gender, and types of dwellings.
COVID-19: Financial support for people, businesses and organizations
Financial support for people, businesses and organizations during the pandemic.
Services and information
Federal budget
Read the Government of Canada’s plan for how it collects and spends money each year.
Federal transfers to provinces and territories
The Government provides financial support through the Canada Health Transfer (CHT), the Canada Social Transfer (CST), Equalization, and Territorial Formula Financing (TFF).
Tax policy
The department develops and evaluates federal tax policies and legislation in the areas of personal income tax, business income tax, and sales and excise tax.
Financial sector policy
The department develops policies and frameworks about the financial sector, federal financial institutions and systems, federal borrowing and investments, and capital markets.
International trade and finance policy
The department develops international trade, finance, and development policies in cooperation with its international partners.
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Minister
Chrystia Freeland
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance
Minister
Randy Boissonnault
Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance
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