International Issues
Canada takes part in a number of international trade, financial and economic organizations, such as the World Bank, the World Trade Organization, the International Monetary Fund, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the Financial Action Task Force and the Financial Stability Board. Canada also takes part in the G8 and the G20. The Department of Finance Canada has a lead role in managing our country's activities in these institutions.
The Department also plays an important role in negotiating our trade arrangements with other nations and monitoring how those arrangements serve Canada's interests.
Reports
- Report on Operations under the Bretton Woods and Related Agreements Act: annual
- Report on Operations under the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Agreement Act: annual
Debt Relief
Foreign Trade Zone
International Tax Agreements and Treaties
International Assistance
International Activities
G7
2017
Minister Morneau Reaffirms the Importance of Fairness and Trade in Improving Global Economic Growth at G7 Meetings in Italy
(May 13, 2017)
Readout: Minister of Finance Meets With United States Secretary of the Treasury at G7 Meetings in Italy
(May 12, 2017)
Minister Morneau Promotes Fairness for the Middle Class at G7 Meetings in Italy
(May 11, 2017)
2016
Canada Supports G7 Work on Cyber Security
(October 14, 2016)
Statement by the Minister of Finance Regarding the Referendum on the United Kingdom's Membership in the European Union (June 24, 2016)
Canada's Approach to Economic Growth Gets Noticed at the G7 (May 21, 2016)
Minister Morneau Touts Long-Term Growth for the Middle Class at G7 in Sendai, Japan (May 19, 2016)
G20
2017
Canada Signs Agreement to Combat International Tax Avoidance
(June 7, 2017)
Gender Equality and a Strong Middle Class Are the Key to Global Prosperity, Minister Morneau Tells G20, IMF and World Bank
(April 22, 2017)
Minister Morneau to Build on Canada's Plan for a Strong, Confident Middle Class at IMF and World Bank Group Spring Meetings
(April 20, 2017)
Smart Investment and Global Cooperation Will Strengthen the Middle Class, Minister Morneau Tells G20
(March 18, 2017)
A Strong, Optimistic and Confident Middle Class Is Critical to a Strong Global Economy, Minister Morneau Tells G20
(March 16, 2017)
2016
Canada a Model for Global Efforts to Create Shared Prosperity
(October 5, 2016)
Minister Morneau Again Earns G20 Support for Canada's Plan for Middle Class Growth
(July 24, 2016)
Minister Morneau to Champion Middle Class Growth through Stronger Trade and Investment at G20 in China
(July 22, 2016)
Minister Morneau Finds Support for Canada's Fiscal Plan at G20, International Monetary Fund and World Bank Meetings
(April 16, 2016)
Minister Morneau Takes Canada’s Plan for Growing the Middle Class to G20, International Monetary Fund and World Bank Spring Meetings
(April 13, 2016)
Minister Morneau Concludes G20 Meeting with Renewed Support for Canada's Plan for Long-Term Growth for the Middle Class
(February 27, 2016)
Minister Morneau to Tout Canada's New Path for Middle Class Growth at G20 Meeting in Shanghai
(February 25, 2016)
International Monetary Fund
2017
International Monetary Fund Report Praises Canada's Approach of Investing in the Middle Class and the Economy
(May 31, 2017)
Gender Equality and a Strong Middle Class Are the Key to Global Prosperity, Minister Morneau Tells G20, IMF and World Bank
(April 22, 2017)
Minister Morneau to Build on Canada's Plan for a Strong, Confident Middle Class at IMF and World Bank Group Spring Meetings
(April 20, 2017)
2016
Canada Announces Contributions to IMF to Help Safeguard Global Economic Stability
(October 8, 2016)
Minister Morneau Welcomes New Canadian Executive Directors to International Financial Institutions
(October 8, 2016)
Canada a Model for Global Efforts to Create Shared Prosperity
(October 5, 2016)
Minister Morneau Finds Support for Canada's Fiscal Plan at G20, International Monetary Fund and World Bank Meetings
(April 16, 2016)
Minister Morneau Takes Canada’s Plan for Growing the Middle Class to G20, International Monetary Fund and World Bank Spring Meetings
(April 13, 2016)