Press Release Department: Federal - Canada Revenue Agency

On behalf of National Revenue Minister Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Delta-Richmond, B.C.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue and for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Gerald Keddy (South Shore-St. Margaret’s, N.S.) met with members of Merit Nova Scotia, a provincial organization open shop contractors in Nova Scotia, to highlight the Government of Canada’s support of small and medium businesses through … Read more

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is pleased to report that all of its online systems have been restored to full service as of April 13, 2014. Individuals, businesses and representatives are now able to file returns, make payments, and access all other e-services available through the CRA’s website, including all our secure portals. On April 7, … Read more

Earlier this week, due to the security vulnerability posed by the Heartbleed bug, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) took the preventative measure of removing public access to online services in order to protect the confidentiality of the taxpayer information it holds. The CRA is making good progress. We continue to anticipate a resumption of our e-services … Read more

The Canada Revenue Agency issued the following statement: “The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) places first priority on ensuring the confidentiality of taxpayer information. We have received information concerning an Internet security vulnerability named the Heartbleed Bug. As a preventative measure, the CRA has temporarily shut down public access to our online services to safeguard the integrity of … Read more

National Revenue Minister Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Delta-Richmond, B.C.) highlighted the work the Government of Canada is doing to support business entrepreneurs across the country by cutting red tape. Findlay made the remarks while participating in a panel discussion at the Vancouver Board of Trade (VBoT) on “Women in Politics: Reshaping the Landscape.”  During Findlay’s visit to … Read more

National Revenue Minister Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Delta-Richmond, B.C.) revealed that more Canadians are filing T1 income tax and benefit returns online than ever before. As of March 24, 2014, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has received over 6.7 million returns, with close to 84 per cent filed electronically, compared to 80 per cent at the same … Read more

March is Fraud Prevention Month across Canada, and National Revenue Minister Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Delta-Richmond, B.C.) marked the occasion by reminding Canadians to protect themselves against fraud. And while the spotlight is on fraud this month, Findlay emphasized the importance of being vigilant all year long. Call 613-995-2960.

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is taking action to stop various schemes used by people to claim unwarranted goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) refunds. If you are thinking about participating in such a scheme, you should know that you will face serious consequences if you do. The CRA reminds businesses that supporting documents that reflect … Read more

National Revenue Minister Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Delta-Richmond, B.C.) and Conservative MP Joyce Bateman (Winnipeg South Centre, Man.) met with members of the local business community to discuss the Government of Canada’s progress on reducing red tape, and the recent improvements that have been made to the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) online services. The full release is … Read more

National Revenue Minister Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Delta-Richmond, B.C.) attended the inauguration of the Chilean President Michelle Bachelet in Valparaiso. Findlay was accompanied by Canada’s Ambassador to the Republic of Chile, Patricia Fuller. For more than 70 years, Canada and Chile have shared diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties. Last May, the outgoing President Sebastian Pinera was in … Read more