François-Philippe Champagne
Minister of Finance and National Revenue
Liberal
Government Contracts
Contracts awarded to entities linked to this member, as identified through disclosed holdings and lobbying activity
| Organization | Contracts | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| Bombardier Inc. | 7 | $710,796,625.66 |
| CAE inc. | 14 | $469,820,789.45 |
| TELESAT CANADA | 8 | $22,491,632.08 |
| GENERAL MOTORS OF CANADA COMPANY | 75 | $16,775,839.99 |
| Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd. | 133 | $16,702,213.81 |
| FCA Canada Inc. | 58 | $8,794,425.90 |
| Bell Canada | 15 | $4,807,345.36 |
| Imperial Oil Limited | 3 | $1,892,350.00 |
| University of Alberta | 8 | $1,675,614.15 |
| HONDA CANADA INC. | 12 | $835,374.26 |
| BlackBerry Limited | 2 | $112,190.73 |
| Rick Hansen Foundation | 3 | $90,500.00 |
| Calian Group Ltd | 2 | $79,854.84 |
Lobbying Activity
Organizations that have lobbied this member, sorted by frequency
Recent Mentions
Updated 2026-08-02Recent news, social media, and press mentions
Champagne defended the government's fiscal record amid higher defence and infrastructure spending
A National Observer report said Champagne defended the government's fiscal record while explaining increases in defence and infrastructure spending. The coverage focused on his effort to justify fiscal choices and reassure observers about public spending.
View source →Champagne held a joint news conference on internal trade and affordability in Charlottetown
During a joint news conference after the Charlottetown meeting, Champagne and provincial counterparts emphasized removing interprovincial trade barriers, addressing affordability, and increasing housing supply. Reporters also questioned him on federal expenditures and the Gordie Howe Bridge profit-sharing agreement.
View source →Champagne launched 2026 pre-budget consultations in Ottawa
At an Ottawa event, Champagne launched the federal pre-budget consultation process and took questions from reporters and business leaders. The discussion included office-return rules for public servants and how the government plans to pay for new submarines for the Royal Canadian Navy.
View source →Yahoo reports Champagne warning Canada should prepare for a major investment cycle
Yahoo Canada summarized comments in which Champagne said the country should brace for a “generational investment” ahead of the federal budget. The item frames his remarks as part of advance budget messaging, though the article excerpt provides limited policy detail.
View source →Globe and Mail says Champagne is seeking tax and energy-policy proposals before budget
The Globe and Mail reported that Champagne is soliciting ideas for tax changes and energy policy as part of pre-budget consultations. The article says he wants the discussions to focus on major economic themes including energy, critical minerals, defense spending, and AI.
View source →Champagne meets provincial and territorial finance ministers to advance internal trade
A Department of Finance Canada release says Champagne met with provincial and territorial finance ministers in Charlottetown to discuss affordability, housing supply, and removing interprovincial trade barriers. The release highlights Ontario’s move to join the national securities regulatory passport system as a step toward greater harmonization.
View source →Champagne outlines new federal expenditure review and asks cabinet for savings proposals
CBC reports that Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne asked cabinet colleagues to identify “ambitious savings proposals” as part of a broad expenditure review. The review is intended to cut operating costs and redirect funds toward priority initiatives, with departments asked to assess program effectiveness and duplication.
View source →Champagne annonce qu'Ottawa paiera la facture de 1,1 million liée à un dossier local
Le ministre des Finances François-Philippe Champagne a confirmé que le gouvernement fédendra prendre en charge une dépense de 1,1 million de dollars pour un dossier local, probablement lié à l'ancien maire de Laval Gilles [3]. Cette décision montre l'engagement du gouvernement Carney à soutenir les collectivités québecoises face à des défis financiers [2].
View source →Ministre des Finances Champagne de passage au Nouveau-Brunswick pour une visite officielle
Le ministre des Finances François-Philippe Champagne a effectué une visite au Nouveau-Brunswick, où il participera à des événements officiels plus tard dans la journée [10]. Cette visite s'inscrit dans le cadre de ses fonctions actuelles de ministre des Finances et du Revenu national dans le gouvernement de Mark Carney [2][4].
View source →A Reddit post discussed Champagne's move to exit the Liberal leadership race.
A Reddit thread in r/CanadaPolitics discusses François-Philippe Champagne officially bowing out of the Liberal leadership race. The post centers on internal Liberal politics and leadership dynamics.
View source →François-Philippe Champagne addressed reporters on the federal spring economic update.
A video news report shows Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaking in Ottawa about measures in the federal government's 2026 spring economic update. The clip highlights affordability measures tied to additional revenues and the government's broader fiscal plan.
View source →Champagne's Instagram account promoted the 2026 spring economic update.
An Instagram post associated with François-Philippe Champagne's public communications describes the Spring Economic Update 2026 and frames it as part of a 'Canada Strong' message. The post signals continued emphasis on economic policy messaging.
View source →U.S. Treasury released a readout from a meeting with François-Philippe Champagne.
The U.S. Treasury published a press readout covering Secretary Scott Bessent's meeting with Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne. The item indicates bilateral financial discussions, though the specific agenda is not detailed in the snippet provided.
View source →Champagne tabled the new federal budget in the House of Commons.
CTV News' special coverage shows François-Philippe Champagne presenting the federal budget in Parliament. The report focuses on the budget's larger deficit figure and the political reaction from opposition critics.
View source →Champagne's X account highlighted major government bills becoming law.
François-Philippe Champagne's X account posted that it was 'a big week for Canada' as landmark bills became law. The post emphasizes housing, community safety, and democracy-related legislation.
View source →Minister Champagne says Canada advanced its interests at the G7 meeting in Paris.
The Department of Finance says François-Philippe Champagne completed a productive trip to Paris for the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting. The release says he discussed global issues and trade diversification efforts for Canada.
View source →Video of Champagne’s post-G7 remarks circulated online after the Paris meeting.
A YouTube recording shows François-Philippe Champagne speaking at a press conference in Paris after the G7 Finance Ministers meeting. In the clip, he references measures such as a grocery benefit and a temporary suspension of the federal excise tax on gas until Labor Day.
View source →A Rogers TV clip featuring François-Philippe Champagne appeared online within the last week.
A YouTube upload from Rogers TV titled with Champagne’s name was posted about seven days ago. The listing suggests recent public media coverage, but the available snippet does not provide substantive policy detail.
View source →François-Philippe Champagne says he will not seek the Liberal leadership.
Canada's Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry François-Philippe Champagne said he will not enter the race for Liberal leadership. The report notes that he has served as innovation minister since 2021 and remained in cabinet after a recent shuffle.
View source →Champagne discusses the federal spring economic update in Montreal.
François-Philippe Champagne spoke at an event organized by the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations about the government's spring economic update. The discussion centered on fiscal policy and current economic priorities.
View source →Public Disclosures
Financial and ethics disclosures filed with the registry
Agreed Compliance Measures
Conflict of interest screens are preventive compliance measures, agreed upon pursuant to section 29 of the Conflict of Interest Act (Act) by public office holders and the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, to assist them in avoiding conflicts of interest. Screens also seek to minimize the possibility of conflicts arising between the public duties of the public office holder and their private interests or those of their relatives and friends.
The Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner and I have agreed that a conflict of interest screen is an appropriate compliance measure for me, aimed at preventing any opportunity to further the private interests of my father, President of the Board of Directors of Bionest Technologies, of Bionest Technologies, its subsidiaries, affiliates and associates, while I exercise my official powers, duties and functions as a reporting public office holder.
Accordingly, I have agreed to recuse myself from any discussion or decision in relation to my father or to Bionest Technologies, its subsidiaries, affiliates and associates. I understand that recusal means I must remove myself from the room, physically or virtually as the case may be.
I also agree not to have any communication with government officials in relation to any matter or decision-making processes which I or my administrator know or reasonably should know to affect my father’s private interest.
This screen is co-administered by my Chief of Staff and Deputy Minister to ensure that I am neither made aware of nor participate in any official matters or decision-making processes involving my father's private interests, unless the interest relates to a decision or matter that is of general application. I will participate in decisions or matters of general application and those that may affect my father's private interests as a member of a broad class of persons unless those interests are disproportionate to the other members of the class.
Moreover, all powers, duties and functions on matters that form part of this screen will be exercised by the Secretary of State (Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions).
The Prime Minister, the Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to Cabinet, Parliamentary Secretary, as well as the members of my ministerial staff have been duly informed in writing of this conflict of interest screen.
I have undertaken to inform the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner at the earliest opportunity of all changes of which I become aware that relate to or should form part of the above list of matters caught by this screen.
In the event that I am made aware of a matter forming part of this screen or any such matter comes before me, I am required under section 21 of the Act to recuse myself from that matter, by leaving the room or the virtual meeting where the discussion and decision making is taking place. I must inform the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner and, where appropriate, make a public declaration of recusal pursuant to subsection 25(1) of the Act.
Assets
Co-owner of a rental property located in London, UK
Sole owner of a rental property located in London, UK
Gifts
Gift (Act)
Nature
One ticket to attend "An evening with the Rt. Hon. Jean Chrétien" on June 6, 2023 at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, Ontario
Source
The Pearson Centre for Progressive Policy
Circumstances
Invited to honor the 60th anniversary of political involvement of the Right Honorable Jean Chrétien
Gift (Act)
Nature
Tie
Source
Luigi DiMaio, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Italy
Circumstances
Official visit abroad
Gift (Act)
Nature
Bottle of Hennessy Cognac
Source
H.E. Akylbek A. Kamaldinov, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Canada
Circumstances
Offered as a present for the year 2020
Liabilities
RBC Homeline Plan
Line of credit with RBC
Line of credit with National Bank
Personal loan with National Bank
Mortgage with Desjardins
Other Sources of Income
Next 12 months:
- Rental income
Last 12 months:
- Rental income
Summary Statement
Obligation to provide a confidential report has been met and all initial reporting and compliance measures have been taken to comply with the Conflict of Interest Act.
Travel
Travel on a non-commercial chartered or private aircraft
From: Aswan, Egypt
To: Sharm al-Sheik, Egypt
Date: 2019-12-12
Offered by: Multinational Force and Observers
Circumstances: Travel to visit Canadian Armed Forces members stationed at the Multinational Force and Observers based in the Sinai.
I was accompanied by Adam Austen, Press Secretary and Benjamin Prud'homme, Policy Advisor.
This travel was required in my capacity as a public office holder.
Travel aboard a non-commercial chartered or private aircraft
Date: June 24, 2019
Offered by: TVA
Circumstances: I overflew the Samuel-De-Champlain Bridge, aboard the TVA 3 jours helicopter, as part of an interview with Andy St-André to announce the opening of the bridge.
This flight stems from my activities as Minister of Infrastructure and Communities and received prior approval from the Commissioner
Travel on a non-commercial chartered or private aircraft
Member of my ministerial staff in attendance:
Alexandra Howell, Senior Special Assistant – Communications and Tour
Departing flight
From: Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
To: Norman Wells, Northwest Territories
From: Norman Wells, Northwest Territories
To: Inuvik, Northwest Territories
Return flight
From Inuvik, Northwest Territories
To: Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Date: 2018-11-13
Offered by: Government of Northwest Territories
Circumstances: Travel to announce the Canyon Creek all season road in Norman Wells and to announce the Inuvik Wind Generation Project.
This travel was required in my duties as Minister of Infrastructure and Communities.
Travel on a non-commercial chartered or private aircraft
Flight: From Montreal to Toronto
Date: 2022-08-22
Offered by: Government of Germany
Circumstances: I travelled on the same plane as the German delegation from Montreal to Toronto.
This flight was required in my official capacity as Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry and was pre-approved by the commissioner.
Trusts
I am a beneficiary of the François-Philippe Champagne Trust, François-Philippe Champagne Trust 2 as well as a (potential) beneficiary of the Gilles Champagne Family Trust, which are all discretionary family trusts that own interests in private corporations, and for which I am ordered, as required by paragraph 41.3 (2) of the Parliament of Canada Act, by the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner not to derive any income from the trusts, including disbursement of assets, for the purpose of financing a nomination contest, a leadership contest or an electoral campaign pursuant to the Canada Elections Act.
Contact Information
1-570 de Grand-Mère avenue Shawinigan, Quebec G9T 2H2