National Revenue Minister Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Delta-Richmond, B.C.) issued a statement on an ongoing police investigation into two Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) employees. Findlay said the two employees were suspended without pay due to the investigation and that she instructed the CRA to fully cooperate with the RCMP's investigation. The RCMP continues to investigate employee misconduct and … Read more
National Revenue Minister Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Delta-Richmond, B.C.) met with business community leaders at a roundtable event in Toronto to highlight many of the initiatives that the Canada Revenue Agency has implemented as a result of its Red Tape Reduction Action Plan and consultations with small businesses. Findlay said there are now fewer regulations and the cost … Read more
On Oct. 23, 2013, representatives from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will be talking to businesses in Sarnia, Ont., as part of the CRA's Community Visit Program. The purpose of these community visits is to ensure that business owners are aware of the e-services for business and of the on-line information available to them from … Read more
On Oct. 16, 2013, representatives from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will be talking to businesses located in the Dufferin St. and Lawrence Ave. area of Toronto as part of the CRA's Community Visit Program. The purpose of these community visits is to ensure that business owners are aware of the e-services for business and … Read more
The Canada Revenue Agency announced that Rob Roy McGregor of London, Ontario, was sentenced on Oct. 4, 2013, in the Ontario Court of Justice in London, Ontario, to a fine of $80,000. On March 15, 2013, McGregor pleaded guilty to three counts of tax evasion. The fine is in addition to any taxes owed, as … Read more
Minister of National Revenue Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Delta-Richmond East, B.C.) is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Thorpe as chair of the Canada Revenue Agency Board of Management for a four-year term. Thorpe is a former member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly with a portfolio that included various business and tax issues. He has … Read more
Minister of National Revenue Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Delta-Richmond, B.C.) and Conservative MP Royal Galipeau (Ottawa-Orleans, Ont.) participated in an event to celebrate National Seniors Day and to promote the many tax relief measures and benefits available to seniors in Canada. Seniors are now receiving approximately $2.7 billion in additional tax relief as a result of these … Read more
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced the prescribed annual interest rates that will apply to any amounts owed to the CRA and to any amounts the CRA owes to individuals and corporations. These rates are calculated quarterly in accordance with applicable legislation and will be in effect from Oct. 1, 2013 to Dec. 31, 2013. … Read more
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will revoke the registration of the ISNA Development Foundation, a Mississauga-based charity. The notice of revocation will be published in the Canada Gazette with an effective date of Sept. 21, 2013. More information is available online. Call 613-952-9184.
The Canada Revenue Agency is proud to recognize and celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Summerside, P.E.I., Tax Centre (STC). On Sept. 10, centre director Gayelene Cook-Angus and her employees held a ceremony to mark the milestone. Summerside Mayor Basil Stewart, agency board of management representative Gerard Fitzpatrick, agency Atlantic region assistant commissioner Peter Estey, … Read more
