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Tax Treaty Negotiations with Madagascar and Namibia
(October 13, 2005) - 2005-10-13.

Notes for Remarks by the Honourable Ralph Goodale, P.C., M.P., Minister of Finance to the Canadian Payments Association
(October 5, 2005) - 2005-10-12.

Notes for Remarks by the Honourable Ralph Goodale, P.C., M.P., Minister of Finance to the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA)
(October 5, 2005) - 2005-10-12.

Bill C-67 - An Act respecting the allocation of unanticipated surpluses and to amend the Income Tax Act
Issued with News Release 2005-067 (October 7, 2005) - 2005-10-11.

Background Briefing on Upcoming G20 Finance Ministers Meeting
Notice to the Media - October 11, 2005 - 2005-10-11.

Minister of Finance Introduces Legislation for a "Balanced Approach" to Unanticipated Surpluses
2005-067 (October 7, 2005) - includes a backgrounder and Bill C-67 - 2005-10-07.

Government of Canada Securities 2005
Quarterly update describing the federal government's debt program and recent developments in fixed-income markets and the economy. - 2005-10-07.

Government Announces Measures to Address Impact of Higher Energy Costs
2005-066 (October 6, 2005) - includes two Finance Canada backgrounders and links to Natural Resources Canada backgrounders. - 2005-10-06.

Official International Reserves
2005-065 (October 5, 2005) - 2005-10-05.

Media Availability: Ministers Ralph Goodale, John McCallum, David L. Emerson, Joe Fontana and Stéphane Dion to Discuss the Government’s Tabling of Measures to Address the Impact of Higher Energy Costs
Notice to the Media - October 5, 2005 - 2005-10-05.

Speaking Remarks for The Honourable Ralph Goodale Launch of the Canada Savings Bonds Sales Campaign Canadian War Museum
(October 4, 2005) - 2005-10-04.

Canada Savings Bonds Rates Announced
2005-064 (October 3, 2005) - includes a backgrounder - 2005-10-03.

Minister Goodale Launches 60th Anniversary Canada Savings Bonds Sales Campaign
2005-063 (October 3, 2005) - includes a backgrounder - 2005-10-03.

Department of Finance Releases Evaluation of Borrowing Framework for Government-Backed Entities
2005-062 (September 30, 2005) - includes a backgrounder (Departmental Response) and a link to the Review of Borrowing Framework of Major Federal Government-Backed Entities - 2005-09-30.

Review of Borrowing Framework of Major Federal Government-Backed Entities
The report evaluating the borrowing framework for government-backed entities, which was prepared by KPMG Limited, reviews the borrowing practices of major Crown corporation and guaranteed borrowers. - 2005-09-30.

Notes for Remarks by the Honourable Ralph Goodale, P.C., M.P., Minister of Finance, Canada, to the Conseil du patronat du Québec
(September 13, 2005) - 2005-09-28.

Notes for Remarks by the Honourable Ralph Goodale, P.C., M.P., Minister of Finance, to the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce
(September 12, 2005) - 2005-09-28.

Notes for Remarks by the Honourable Ralph Goodale, P.C., M.P., Minister of Finance, to the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce
(September 9, 2005) - 2005-09-28.

Notes for Remarks by the Honourable Ralph Goodale, P.C., M.P., Minister of Finance, to the Vancouver Board of Trade
(September 8, 2005) - 2005-09-28.

Statement by the Minister of Finance on Guidelines for Large Bank Mergers
2005-061 (September 26, 2005) - 2005-09-26.

Economy in Brief 2005
Quarterly description of Canada's economic performance. - 2005-09-26.

Statement prepared for the International Monetary and Financial Committee of the International Monetary Fund
(September 24, 2005) - 2005-09-24.

Statement prepared for the Development Committee of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund
(September 24, 2005) - 2005-09-24.

Statement by G-7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors
(September 23, 2005) - 2005-09-23.

Fiscal Monitor 2005
Monthly highlights and details of the Government's fiscal performance - 2005-09-23.

Government of Canada Records Eighth Consecutive Surplus
2005-060 (September 21, 2005) - includes a backgrounder, a link to the Annual Financial Report of the Government of Canada Fiscal Year 2004–2005 and to Fiscal Reference Tables, September 2005 - 2005-09-21.

Release of the 2004–05 Annual Financial Report of the Government of Canada
Notice to the Media - September 21, 2005 - 2005-09-21.

Fiscal Reference Tables - September 2005
Provides historical information on federal public finances and on broad fiscal indicators at the provincial level as well as international fiscal comparisons (September 21, 2005) - 2005-09-21.

Annual Financial Report of the Government of Canada Fiscal Year 2004–2005
Reviews the government's spending and revenue performance over the past fiscal year, and discusses the factors affecting these results (September 21, 2005) - 2005-09-21.

Minister of Finance Ralph Goodale to Attend G7 Finance Ministers and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Meetings September 23-24, 2005, in Washington, DC
Notice to the Media - September 20, 2005 - 2005-09-20.

Government Postpones Advance Rulings on Income Trusts and Other Flow-Through Entities: Emphasizes Importance of Consultations
2005-059 (September 19, 2005) - 2005-09-19.

Background Briefing on Upcoming Fall G7 Finance Ministers, International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Meetings
Notice to the Media - September 19, 2005 - 2005-09-19.


Last Updated: 2002-10-28

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