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Department of Finance (Canada)

National Treasuries and Fiscal Authorities

The Department of Finance Canada is a central agency of the Government of Canada, established on July 1, 1867, the date of Canadian Confederation, and headquartered in the James Michael Flaherty Building in Ottawa. It assists the minister of finance in developing the government's fiscal framework, advises on economic and financial policy, and plays the lead role in preparing the annual federal budget.

Facts
Founding YearSourced to the subject's own account
1867 2
Founding DateSourced to the subject's own account
1867-07-01 2
HeadquartersSourced to the subject's own account
James Michael Flaherty Building, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada 2
Classification
Institution Subtype
Government Treasury or Finance Ministry 1
Geography
Country or Jurisdiction Served
Canada 1
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Sources
1. Department of Finance Canada (Wikipedia)
2. Department of Finance (Canada) (Wikipedia)
Wikipedia
  • Wikipedia infobox Headquarters field, Department of Finance (Canada) article
    the James Michael Flaherty Building in downtown Ottawa at the corner of Elgin and Albert
  • Wikipedia infobox Established field, Department of Finance (Canada) article
    July 1, 1867
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