The Canada Revenue Agency issued a statement: “The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) entered mediated negotiations this week with the goal of reaching a fair deal with the Public Service Alliance of Canada – Union of Taxation Employees (PSAC-UTE) as soon as possible. Unfortunately, the CRA has tried to get parties to return to in-person negotiations since Tuesday night. … Read more
The Canada Revenue Agency issued a statement: “Over the last few months, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has made every reasonable effort to avoid a labour disruption affecting important services that Canadians rely on, especially during tax season. However, despite some ongoing movement at the bargaining table on key issues by both sides, the Public … Read more
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and the Public Service Alliance of Canada – Union of Taxation Employees (PSAC-UTE) entered mediated negotiations with the goal of reaching a fair collective agreement. Unfortunately, if an agreement cannot be reached by Tuesday, April 18, the PSAC-UTE has announced that they will begin strike action on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. In the event of a … Read more
The Canada Revenue Agency issued a statement: “A majority of PSAC-UTE members who exercised their right to vote voted to give their union a strike mandate. This means they will be in a legal strike position, starting April 14, 2023. While our priority is reaching a deal at the bargaining table, we recognize the right … Read more
The CRA is pleased to announce that the PSAC-UTE and the CRA have agreed to meet to resume negotiations with the goal of reaching a new collective agreement. Talks are scheduled to resume from April 17-20, 2023. Returning to the negotiation table follows the recommendation of the Public Interest Commission report, issued to the parties on February 14, 2023. As stated by … Read more
National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) issued a statement: “The Government of Canada stands with and supports Muslim communities across Canada and reaffirms its commitment to take action to denounce and tackle Islamophobia, hate-fuelled violence, and systemic discrimination whenever and wherever it occurs. As part of this commitment, the Canada Revenue Agency and I … Read more
National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) issued a statement: “The Government of Canada stands with and supports Muslim communities across Canada and reaffirms its commitment to take action to denounce and tackle Islamophobia, hate-fuelled violence, and systemic discrimination whenever and wherever it occurs. We welcome the review launched by the National Security and Intelligence … Read more
The CRA filed an Unfair Labour Practice complaint with the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board against the Public Service Alliance of Canada – Union of Taxation Employees (PSAC-UTE) for failing to observe its duty to bargain in good faith and duty to make every reasonable effort to enter into a collective agreement. Through … Read more
National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) and Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion Minister Carla Qualtrough (Delta, B.C.) in response to the report entitled Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit of COVID-19 Benefits: “At the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was clear that our government needed to act decisively to save lives and the economy – … Read more
The Canada Revenue Agency’s Disability Advisory Committee released its 2022 annual report . The report includes 10 recommendations for potential improvements to the disability tax credit and its administration. The full release is available online. Contact Chris.Macmillan@cra-arc.gc.ca. Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) are launching formal consultations as part of a large scale … Read more
