Thank you for the question.
As the IRAI study shows, savings will be achieved through decreased costs for businesses and individuals who rely on professionals to prepare their tax returns. In addition, the elimination of duplication and overlap costs will result in savings of $287 million.
Of course, this matter also concerns jobs. My plan is to ask the government to show consideration. Given that the public service is currently understaffed, could the government commit to finding tasks that public servants in these regions can accomplish in order to reduce uncertainty and maintain these jobs by connecting them with other duties?
This would increase effectiveness and show consideration for job retention, while maintaining government services to the public.