Francois-Philippe Champagne

• Small business tax troubles a target of federal budget: Champagne

  Champagne acknowledged that one of the barriers to investment, particularly among Canada's small businesses, is the complexity of the tax code.

  Canada

  Nov 2
  
• Budget 2026 is about ‘us,’ not the U.S. trade war, finance minister says

  Champagne is set to unveil the Carney government’s sophomore budget Thursday, as Trump’s trade war continues to loom over Canada’s economy.

  Politics

  Nov 2
  
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• Canada’s federal budget date revealed as trade war continues to bite

  Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says the federal budget will be released on Nov. 5 — two days after the U.S. midterm elections.

  Canada

  Oct 20
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• Ottawa considering ‘options’ as foreign home buyer ban nears end: minister

  The ban was brought in by the Liberals in 2022 to keep foreign investors out of housing markets increasingly out of reach for Canadian buyers.

  Canada

  Oct 7
• Fuel excise tax pause would last until January under new legislation

  Fuel prices have remained elevated since March, with the start of the U.S. war on Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, including high gas prices in Canada.

  Economy

  Sep 22
• Spring economic statement says global uncertainty poses ‘risks’ for Canada

  The update includes a new 'Team Canada Strong' program that seeks to recruit, train and hire tens of thousands of skilled trades workers to counter persistent youth unemployment.

  Canada

  Apr 28
• Boosting financial trade with China key to diversification, Champagne says

  Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said he met with Lan Fo'an, China's finance minister, and Vice Premier He Lifeng during his trip in Beijing.

  Economy

  Apr 3
• ANALYSIS: Carney promised spending cuts — but not all cuts are equal

  Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the government has found ways to cut spending by $60 billion but cautions that published spending cuts require important context.

  Canada

  Mar 21
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• Champagne defends Stellantis contracts as MPs press on job guarantees

  During testimony, Champagne said the government secured 'a number of covenants' from Stellantis that protected workers and the company's presence in Canada.

  Politics

  Dec 10, 2025
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• Key cabinet ministers address Assembly of First Nations, but others bumped

  AFN Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak has said Budget 2025 failed First Nations because it did not include more infrastructure funding and educational resources for their communities.

  Politics

  Dec 4, 2025