Chrystia Freeland
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Amid Trump trade worries, China tariffs give Canada ‘firm’ ground: FreelandChrystia Freeland pointed to Canada's experience with incoming U.S. president Donald Trump, as well as alignment on Chinese tariffs, as helping Ottawa navigate trade negotiations.Money3 hours
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Trump’s re-election creates an ‘uncertain road’ for Canadian industryDonald Trump's return to the White House in 2025 has automotive, steel and aluminum industry groups in Canada worried about a possible trade war. But some also see opportunity.U.S. NewsNov 7
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Freeland nixes Liberal calls for secret Trudeau ballot: ‘Not how we do things’Some dissenters within the Liberal caucus are calling for MPs to vote in a secret ballot on whether Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should remain leader.PoliticsOct 29
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Expect deeper deficits from Liberals after immigration changes: DesjardinsThe Liberal government is likely facing pressure to deepen deficits heading into a possible fall economic statement, experts warn. Here's why.EconomyOct 29
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‘Vast majority’ of Liberal caucus supports Trudeau: FreelandHer comments come ahead of what promises to be a tense meeting of the Liberal caucus in Ottawa next week as a growing number of MPs try to convince Justin Trudeau to step down.PoliticsOct 18
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Deficit likely surpassed Liberal pledge for $40B cap this past year: PBOThe PBO also projects in its latest economic and fiscal outlook today that weak economic growth this year will begin to rebound in 2025.EconomyOct 17
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Mortgage changes will give ‘extra incentive’ to build homes faster: FreelandFinance Minister Chrystia Freeland clarified new downpayment rules for the larger insured mortgage cap on Tuesday, one of the proposals she claims will help improve affordability.EconomySep 24
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Canada ‘absolutely’ eying proposed U.S. ban on China’s auto tech: FreelandWhen asked if Canada was considering following the United States' lead on banning Chinese technology from all vehicles, Freeland said, 'The short answer is: absolutely.'CanadaSep 24
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Despite good economic news, experts warn the pain’s not over yetThe return to two per cent inflation and forecasts for more interest rate cuts are being hailed as good news, but economists warn there's more to the picture.MoneySep 21
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Ottawa to expand 30-year amortizations, raise insured mortgage capFinance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced proposals Monday to expand the availability of 30-year amortizations and to raise the price cap for insured mortgages.MoneySep 16
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