Freeland Touts Economy’s Strength, Announces Affordability Measure

Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland delivers the federal budget in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on March 28, 2023. Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced the advanced delivery of a tax credit for low-income workers while praising the strength of the economy during a visit to Prince Edward Island on July 28.

“This is immediate support for those working hard to get ahead,” said Ms. Freeland, in reference to the Canada Workers Benefit being delivered ahead of the next tax season.