Champagne Says Canada Won’t Pause Digital Services Tax

Minister of Finance and National Revenue Francois-Philippe Champagne rises during Question Period on Parliament Hill in Ottawa,on June 2, 2025. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld

Canada won’t put a hold on the digital services tax on big tech companies set to take effect on June 30, the finance minister said Thursday.

Pressure has mounted on Ottawa to pause the tax ahead of trade discussions with the U.S.