Canada Revenue Agency

National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) responded to the Disability Advisory Committee’s first annual report, Enabling access to disability tax measures, on behalf of the Government. The Government has already delivered on some of the committee’s recommendations, including the recommendation to allow Canadians to keep their Canada Disability Savings Grants and Canada Disability Savings Bonds for … Read more

Canada Revenue Agency

National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) announced the expansion of the CRA’s Liaison Officer service. The expansion will open the door for small corporations to book free in-person visits and group seminars with one of over 130 liaison officers across the country.  The full release is available online. Call 613-299-5412.

Canada Revenue Agency

National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) and Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale (Regina-Wascana, Sask.) issued the following statement in response to Report 3 entitled “Taxation of E-Commerce,” which included two recommendations for the Canada Revenue Agency and one recommendation for the Canada Border Services Agency: “Online shopping is now a mainstay for Canadians, as … Read more

Income Tax Act

Revocation of registration of charities See the full posting. Revocation of registration of charities See the full posting.

Canada Revenue Agency

The CRA launched public consultations that allow Canadians across the country to highlight opportunities of how the CRA can improve its services. Public consultations will include an online consultation that will be available from April 23 to June 18, 2019, where Canadians can provide feedback.Call 613-995-2960.

Canada Revenue Agency

National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) announced in Mirabel, Que., a proposed measure to strengthen the National Housing Strategy by making it more affordable for young Canadians to buy their first home. Call 613-299-5412.

Canada Revenue Agency

The Canada Revenue Agency is responding to the challenges northern residents face in meeting their tax obligations. The CRA is proposing to simplify the lowest return airfare requirement. Under the proposed simplified requirement, individuals would have to determine and document the cost of return economy airfare in relation to their trip. This documentation can be … Read more

Canada Revenue Agency

National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) announced the nomination of Hilary Pearson and Bruce MacDonald as co-chairs of the newly created permanent Advisory Committee on the Charitable Sector. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-2960.

Canada Revenue Agency

National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) announced that the 2019 tax filing season is officially open. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-2960.

Canada Revenue Agency

National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) was in Yellowknife to announce the opening of three new Northern Service Centres in Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Iqaluit. These NSCs will give Territorial residents, including Indigenous peoples, and businesses better access to tax services. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-2960.