The Government of Canada is listening to Canadians from across the country and from all sectors and backgrounds about trade, including through roundtable discussions that focus on the need to support our goals of providing stable, rewarding and well-paying jobs for Canadians and helping grow our middle class. Canada, the United States and Mexico are working together to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). At the same time, the Government of Canada continues to pay close attention to Canadians’ views on trade and its importance to economic development.
On Wednesday, January 17, 2018, media are invited to participate in a one-on-one telephone or in-person interview with Kamal Khera, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue, on improvements to the services available to people filing paper tax returns and those with low or fixed incomes.
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is taking steps to make it easier for Canadians to file their income tax and benefit returns, no matter which method they choose.
On Monday, January 8, 2018, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, will announce improvements to the services available to people filing paper tax returns and those with low or fixed incomes.
The Government of Canada is committed to fair and responsible collective bargaining, and respectful collaboration with federal public servants. In collective bargaining, a true willingness of all parties involved to work together is in the best interest of all Canadians and employees.
The Government of Canada is committed to cracking down on tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance to ensure a system that is responsive and fair for all Canadians. On March 1, 2018, a revised Voluntary Disclosures Program (VDP) will come into effect to narrow the eligibility criteria to access the Program and to impose additional conditions on applicants, making it more difficult for those who intentionally avoid their tax obligations to benefit from the VDP.
Canadians work hard and expect their Government to do the same to ensure a tax system that is equitable, where everyone pays their fair share. The Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) Voluntary Disclosures Program (VDP) is a way for taxpayers to correct errors in their tax affairs. However, this program has been used by certain wealthy individuals and corporations as a way to avoid the consequences of their aggressive tax planning.
On November 23, 2017, the Minister of National Revenue announced that the Disability Advisory Committee is being re-instated. The Committee will be a way for the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to connect with a wide range of stakeholders and take their views into account as we administer tax measures for people with disabilities.
The Government of Canada recognizes that disabilities can have significant impacts on the daily lives of Canadians and their families. Vulnerable people in our society must be supported, including by ensuring they receive all tax credits and benefits to which they qualify.
On Friday, December 8, 2017, the co-chairs, Assistant Commissioner Frank Vermaeten and Dr. Karen Cohen, along with officials from the Canada Revenue Agency will hold a not-for-attribution technical briefing on the Disability Advisory Committee.
