John Fragos
CanadapoliticianMale5.7Global Dominance: 0.02%John Fragos serves as the press secretary for Canada's Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne, and he was mentioned in the news regarding Algoma Steel's financial struggles and the government's response to criticisms from major shareholders like Barry Zekelman.
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John Fragos is the press secretary for the Office of the Minister of Finance and National Revenue.
Ottawa imposes 10% surtax on some imports of canned vegetablesCanada· 2026-06-20
John Fragos is the press secretary for federal Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne.
New Brunswick scores lowest among provinces in Food Banks Canada’s latest poverty report cardsCanada· 2026-06-02
John Fragos is a spokesperson for François-Philippe Champagne who commented on the economic situation.
Weak economic numbers spur recession debate in Ottawa, on Bay StreetCanada· 2026-06-01
John Fragos, a spokesperson for the Finance Minister, said the adoption of the budget bill underscores the spirit of collaboration.
Liberal budget bill passes House of Commons after months of debateCanada· 2026-02-27
John Fragos, Mr. Champagne’s press secretary, stated that the total program package will cost $11.7-billion over six years.
MPs agree to fast-track GST credit bill through CommonsCanada· 2026-02-02
John Fragos is a spokesperson for Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne and commented on the budget's intentions regarding R&D.
Is this the moment Canada gets serious about science and the economy?Canada· 2025-11-23
John Fragos is a spokesperson for Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne.
Government tables budget bill exceeding 600 pages after surviving confidence voteCanada· 2025-11-19
John Fragos, a spokesperson for Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne, said in a statement that the report does not account for the longer-term benefits.
Federal budget’s fiscal targets unlikely to be met, interim PBO saysCanada· 2025-11-14John Fragos is a spokesperson for Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne who commented on the budget process.
Federal Budget 2025: Liberals appear poised for possible omnibus bills for 75 legislative changesCanada· 2025-11-07
John Fragos, the minister’s press secretary, later clarified that Mr. Champagne was using the term workforce adjustment generally.
Budget to return public service to ‘sustainable level,’ Champagne saysCanada· 2025-10-30
Mr. Champagne’s spokesperson, John Fragos, said in a statement to The Globe that operational expenses will be balanced by 2028-29.
PBO welcomes shift to fall budgets, but says capital spending definition ‘overly expansive’Canada· 2025-10-07
John Fragos, press secretary for the Minister of Finance, comments on discussions regarding limiting Russia's war machinery.
Politics Insider: Federal ministers target contracts in search for savingsCanada· 2025-09-14
John Fragos stated that G7 firmly opposes Russia's illegal and unjustified war.
FT: США закликають G7 ввести високі тарифи для Китаю та Індії через закупівлю нафти в Росії
Ukraine· 2025-09-12
Mr. Fragos said that the government is in daily discussions with steel companies, including Algoma, and is working on a response to tariffs that takes into account changing market dynamics.
Algoma shareholder Barry Zekelman says Ottawa acting like a ‘loan shark’ over emergency fundingCanada· 2025-07-24
