Our governement announced that an additional 324 makes and models of assault-style firearms are now prohibited in Canada. It will also advance regulatory measures to strengthen gun control and keep Canadians safe. This announcement also includes investments in border security to stop firearm smuggling and trafficking, tougher firearms legislation through C-21, and support for intervention [...]
We know that the past few years have been challenging, and while inflation is cooling and interest rates are falling, we know Canadians still aren’t feeling it in their budgets yet. Our government can’t set prices at the checkout, but we can put more money in Canadians’ pockets, helping them afford what they need [...]
The Canadian Dental Care Plan is working. More than 500,000 Canadians have received dental care through the CDCP in just 3 months, and 2.3 million Canadians have been approved for CDCP. We have collaborated with dental associations and professionals to create a program that works for Canadians and oral health providers. More than to [...]
The impacts of climate change have been felt across communities in Canada, with the effects of last season's extreme weather and devastating wildfires still fresh in our memories. This is why our government is taking strong steps to reduce the harmful effects of climate change and create a clean, sustainable future for all to [...]
The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, tabled Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation. This is our plan to make Canada fair for every generation. One where younger Canadians can get ahead, where young families can find an affordable place to call home; where seniors can age with dignity – [...]
Everyone deserves to succeed. But today, for too many Canadians, especially Millennials and Gen Z, your hard work isn’t paying off like it did for previous generations. Your paycheque doesn’t go as far as costs go up, and saving enough seems harder and harder. It doesn’t have to be this way. Every generation should [...]
Pollution pricing is about fighting climate change in a way that is affordable for Canadians. Our system acknowledges the cost of pollution on Canadians’ communities, health, and wallets, and allows individuals and businesses to find the most efficient way to reduce their emissions. It motivates industries to become more efficient and adopt cleaner technologies, [...]
Innovative solutions and a lot of hard work – that’s what it takes to beat a housing crisis. Through the Housing Accelerator Fund, we’re tackling the root of the problem: making it easier to build more homes at prices Canadians can afford. Since September, we’ve fast-tracked 600,000 new homes – with new agreements coming [...]
Oral health is an important part of our overall health and well-being. Regular visits to an oral health professional have proven to reduce the risk of tooth decay, gum disease and other serious health problems, such as cardiovascular disease and stroke. Yet, we know that a third of the people living in Canada do [...]
The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, delivered the 2023 Fall Economic Statement, with a focus on supporting the middle class and building more homes, faster. Our economic plan is about building a strong economy that works for everyone—with good jobs that people can count on. This Fall Economic Statement [...]
