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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Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
To learn more about Canada’s actions to help Canadians and businesses facing hardship as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak
Annual Financial Report of the Government of Canada
Fiscal Year 2018–2019
Reviews the government's spending and revenue performance over the previous fiscal year and discusses the factors affecting these results.
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
Minister of Finance
Minister
Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance
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