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.
The following News Release or Speech has just been posted on the Finance Canada Site.
Ottawa, November 27, 2006
2006-072
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.
Revenue Minister McCallum launches the Taxpayer Alert initiative
Toronto, Ontario, November 14, 2005… John McCallum, Minister of National Revenue, today launched the Taxpayer Alert initiative as part of the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) ongoing commitment to ensuring a level playing field for all taxpayers. The announcement was made during an appearance on CTV’s Canada AM morning television show.