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.

Latest

Pre-Budget Consultations 2023

Pre-Budget Consultations 2023

Help shape the next federal budget. Share your ideas as part of the pre-budget consultations.

Affordability Plan

Fall Economic Statement 2022

Making life more affordable and growing an economy that works for everyone.

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.

Campaigns

Promotional campaigns and initiatives led by Finance Canada.

What we are doing

Corporate information

Minister

The Honourable
Chrystia Freeland

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance

Minister

The Honourable
Randy Boissonnault

Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance

Features

Affordability Plan

Affordability Plan

New measures that are coming into force now to help Canadians who need it most this year.

Census of Population

Census of Population

Did you know, Canada has the largest share of college and university graduates than any other country in the G7? Discover new data insights from the 2021 Census on education; labour and language of work; commuting; and instruction in the official minority language in Canada. 

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