OTTAWA – The Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson, François Boileau, is pleased that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has proactively waived the 2024 filing requirement for bare trusts, unless it makes a direct request. In July 2024, the Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson announced that our Office was opening a systemic examination into whether the CRA had respected taxpayers’ rights in its administration of bare trust filing requirements …
Ottawa – The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is committed to providing a high-quality service experience for taxpayers and benefit recipients. To deliver on these efforts, the CRA is launching public consultations to hear from individuals, non-professional representatives, and tax intermediaries about their experiences with CRA services. The CRA service consultations 2024 will play an important role in further understanding the experiences of …
Scotstown – The governments of Canada and Quebec and Investissement Québec are providing a total of $1,675,200 to Emballages Façoteck for it to improve its productivity and production capacity. The project involves purchasing and installing an automated encapsulating machine, a metal detector for quality control, and commercial vacuums. Minister of National Revenue, Marie-Claude Bibeau, on behalf of the Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for …
Quebec – Supporting innovation and growth contributes to economic development in Quebec’s regions. That is why Marie‑Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue, announced, on behalf of Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, a two‑year extension of the agreement between CED, the Université de Montréal and the Mont‑Mégantic Observatory (OMM) and an additional non-repayable contribution of …
Matane – Supporting manufacturing businesses contributes to economic development in Quebec’s regions. That is why Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue, along with Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, announced, on behalf ofSoraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, a repayable contribution of $66,000 for the Brûlerie de l’Atlantique. This CED …
Ottawa – Interdisciplinary research collaboration helps address Canadian and international challenges, both present and future. It brings new perspectives and innovative solutions for the benefit of society, while cementing Canada’s position as a leader in interdisciplinary science and innovation. Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue, on behalf of François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Mark Holland, Minister …
Waterville business receives $500,000 in financial assistance from CED. Waterville – Supporting business growth contributes to economic development in Quebec’s regions. That is why Marie‑Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue, on behalf of Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, today announced a repayable contribution of $500,000 for Les Pliages Apaulo Inc. This CED assistance will enable the …
Ottawa – This tax season, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has introduced a new identity validation option, known as the document verification service, to make it easier to register for digital services including My Account. Using a government-issued photo identification (ID), such as a passport or driver’s licence, a user can quickly validate their identity to get immediate access to their online CRA …
OTTAWA– The Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson, François Boileau, has opened a systemic examination into issues that could prevent some temporary residents from receiving the Canada child benefit (CCB) in a timely manner. Temporary residents are legally authorized by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to enter Canada for temporary purposes, including as a visitor, student, worker, or temporary resident permit holder. Most temporary …
Ottawa – Tax season is upon us. This year, the process of filing an income tax and benefit return may feel particularly daunting. After a long period of high inflation following the COVID‑19 pandemic, many Canadians are feeling financial strain. In such a stressful economic environment, the last thing anyone needs is a service issue with the Canada Revenue Agency …
