Jim Flaherty
Jim Flaherty was a Canadian politician who served as the Minister of Finance from 2006 to 2014 and played a key role in eliminating the penny in Canada as part of an effort to reduce government costs.
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Jim Flaherty is mentioned as one of Stephen Harper's political confidants who is now deceased.
In Harper’s homecoming, a mood of celebration and caution
Canada· 2026-02-04
Jim Flaherty is the Prime Minister of Canada who visited China recently.
西方国家领导人为何密集访华？BBC记者解读很到位 _光明网
China· 2026-02-01
Regan Watts, a senior aide to former Conservative finance minister Jim Flaherty, said he expects Mr. Poilievre to win at least 80 per cent if not more.
Conservatives to decide if Poilievre gets a second chanceCanada· 2026-01-29
Regan Watts, who was a senior aide to former Conservative finance minister Jim Flaherty, called Mr. Jeneroux’s departure very problematic for Mr. Poilievre.
Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux resigns, second to leave caucus this weekCanada· 2025-11-07
Jim Flaherty is recognized for his support of Ireland during the financial crisis.
On China’s influence in Ireland, Spanish power cuts and Pope Francis – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-04-30
Jim Flaherty is mentioned as having made hard calls during the financial crisis alongside Mark Carney.
Is Mark Carney a shrewd strategist or just lucky? Both, say those who know himCanada· 2025-04-22
Jim Flaherty is mentioned as a late finance minister whose role during the crisis was highlighted by Stephen Harper.
Mark Carney’s business experience cemented his reputation for pragmatismCanada· 2025-04-19
Jim Flaherty was the late finance minister during the global financial crisis.
Stephen Harper says Canada’s problems not created by Trump as he endorses Pierre PoilievreCanada· 2025-04-08
Jim Flaherty introduced a controversial change in 2007 that exempted dividends received from tax-haven subsidiaries from Canadian tax.
Opinion: Let’s call Carney’s Brookfield Bermuda move what it is: tax avoidance, now no longer allowedCanada· 2025-03-31
Jim Flaherty was the finance minister during the 2008 financial crisis, credited by Stephen Harper.
Economic uncertainty top of mind for voters as parties gear up for monumental federal electionCanada· 2025-03-22
Jim Flaherty was the finance minister during the 2008 financial crisis.
Carney poised to win Liberal leadership race on Sunday, setting the stage for a snap electionCanada· 2025-03-08
Jim Flaherty was a former finance minister who occasionally took business leaders to task in public.
Pierre Poilievre’s disdain for big business is creating an uneasy relationship with corporate CanadaCanada· 2025-03-07
Jim Flaherty is referred to by Stephen Harper as one of the greatest finance ministers in Canadian history.
Stephen Harper criticizes Carney, says he falsely took credit for financial crisis responseCanada· 2025-03-03Canada’s then-finance minister Jim Flaherty called the penny 'a nuisance.'
Opinion: Trump was right to kill the penny. Now, onto the nickelCanada· 2025-02-16
