Government consults Canadians to advance key priorities

Department of Finance Canada

Today, in tandem with the 2022 Fall Economic Statement, the Government of Canada is launching a series of consultations on measures to reduce costs for small businesses, ensure the stability of our economy in a digital world, and improve the fairness of our tax system. Canadians are invited to share their views and feedback on the proposed measures and have their say in the government's direction as it works toward implementation of the following previously announced government priorities.

  • Lowering credit card fees for small business. As announced in the 2022 Fall Economic Statement, the Department of Finance intends to enter into negotiations with the payment card industry and merchants to achieve an agreed solution. If the industry does not come to an agreed solution, the draft legislative proposals to the Payment Card Networks Act
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