François-Philippe Champagne
Canadian Finance Minister who expressed concerns over AI technology.
Notable Quotes
"it's the unknown, unknown"View Story →
"Those tariffs will have real consequences for Canadian workers, businesses and communities across our nation."View Story →
"Certainly it is serious enough to warrant the attention of all the finance ministers."View Story →
"Canada's next chapter of growth starts with investing at home."View Story →
"This is all about the substance, to build an alliance of the future."View Story →
"We need to look at partnership in a different way and the great thing is that when you look at Canada - and I would say the United Kingdom - we share the same values."View Story →
"We responded because at some stage you have to say 'enough is enough'. No one can infringe on our economic sovereignty."View Story →
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