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Remarks by the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance

The following News Release or Speech has just been posted on the Finance Canada Site…

Topic sections…

Introduction
Tax Fairness Plan
An Unfair Burden
Conservative Estimate
Who Pays
The Future Costs
Who Should Pay Their Fair Share
Conclusion

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Canada’s New Government Promotes Stronger Links Between Canada and China

The following News Release or Speech has just been posted on the Finance Canada Site.

…..Beijing – The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, and the Honourable David Emerson, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver-Whistler Olympics, today met with financial sector and trade leaders from both Canada and China in Beijing as part of efforts to strengthen Canada-China economic relations.

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Minister Flaherty Announces New Collaborative Steps With Provincial and Territorial Finance Ministers

The following News Release or Speech has just been posted on the Finance Canada Site.

….. The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, issued the following statement today at the conclusion of his meeting with provincial and territorial counterparts:

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Finance Ministers Meeting, December 14-15, 2006, Vancouver, British Columbia

The following Notice to the Media has just been posted on the Finance Canada Site ..

December 12, 2006

The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, will meet with provincial and territorial finance ministers and treasurers December 14–15, 2006, in Vancouver, British Columbia.

The meeting will take place at the Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre, 999 Canada Place.

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Minister Flaherty to Participate in Online Chat on November 28, 2006

The following News Release or Speech has just been posted on the Finance Canada Site.

Ottawa, November 27, 2006
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The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today announced that for the first time in history, a Minister of Finance will be available to participate in an online chat via the Department of Finance website. This historical event will happen on Tuesday, November 28 between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. (EST). The Minister will call on Canadians to share their views about Advantage Canada, the government’s new Economic Plan.

“This is part of an important communications initiative with Canadians. Last Thursday Canada’s New Government unveiled its Advantage Canada Plan. On Friday I launched an online consultation with Canadians on how best to implement the Plan. And on Tuesday I will answer questions about the Plan online with Canadians from coast to coast to coast,” said Minister Flaherty.

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