Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks to the media prior to the G7 Finance Ministers meeting in Banff, Alta., on May 20, 2025. The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh
The federal government has issued draft legislation ensuring all Canada Carbon Rebates for small businesses are given tax-free, meeting a promise previously given by the former finance minister.
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne introduced draft legislation on June 30 that would ensure payments received by corporations related to the fuel charge from 2019 to 2023 would not be included in income for tax purposes.
