Canada Revenue Agency  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the Auditor General for his report and I would like to say that the Canada Revenue Agency accepts the eight recommendations he proposed. Canadians must have access to outstanding service when they contact the agency. That is a key point in my mandate letter.

Canada Revenue Agency  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague from Mississauga—Lakeshore for his important question. Our government is more committed than ever to combatting tax evasion because we understand that all Canadians need to pay their fair share of taxes. The $444-million investment has made it possible to implement a jurisdiction-based approach.

Public Services and Procurement  Mr. Speaker, my colleague across the aisle is well aware that there have been meetings with the members concerned. I would suggest that he talk to his colleague, the member for Jonquière, who congratulated us on what we did.

Canada Revenue Agency  Mr. Speaker, our government has stopped reducing staff at regional tax centres. We have reorganized our operations to ensure that we provide outstanding service and well-paid jobs for the middle class. Canadians are using online services in ever greater numbers, and we understand that the Canada Revenue Agency must modernize how it meets their needs.

Canada Revenue Agency  Mr. Speaker, today's announcement confirms that the Canada Revenue Agency will hire more staff in addition to ensuring a strong regional presence across Canada. We will continue to work with unions and local stakeholders and assist them through this transition. Canadians expect the agency to make informed decisions and good investments in order to provide world-class services.

Canada Revenue Agency  Mr. Speaker, middle-class Canadians who pay their fair share have every right to be upset when wealthy taxpayers use sophisticated schemes to avoid their tax obligations. The Government of Canada invested an unprecedented $444 million to counter what is happening offshore. We have agreements in place, our officials are working on this, and we are going to keep our promises.

Canada Revenue Agency  Madam Speaker, with regard to the Canada Revenue Agency's services, I can say that, with the historic $444-million investment, we have put all of the necessary measures in place to deal with people who do not pay their fair share of taxes, and we are going to keep our promise.

Canada Revenue Agency  Madam Speaker, middle-class Canadians have a right to be upset about the fact that some companies are not paying their fair share of taxes and wealthy taxpayers are evading their obligations. We have invested a historic amount of $444 million precisely to continue putting all the necessary measures in place to ensure that people pay their fair share of taxes and that Canadians are happy with their government.

Regional Economic Development  Madam Speaker, I am very surprised by the comments of my colleague opposite when we know that, in 2011, the Conservative Party made changes to employment insurance and was prepared to shut down the Atlantic and Gaspé regions and merge them with other areas.

Taxation  Madam Speaker, the Canada Revenue Agency analyzes every situation on a case-by-case basis by verifying eligibility and the small business deduction and it will continue to do so. We are consulting our partners and the government has not proposed any changes to the current rules.

Taxation  Madam Speaker, our government is committed to ensuring that all Canadians pay their fair share. We will continue to support small and medium-sized enterprises across Canada because we recognize the critical role they play in our economy. I want to point out that we have not changed the tax rules and that the same provisions on source of income still apply.

Taxation  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague from Châteauguay—Lacolle for her question. Canadians engaging in tax avoidance is unacceptable. Our government has redoubled its efforts to stop them. Over the past year, the Canada Revenue Agency has conducted real estate audits in British Columbia and Ontario and collected $240 million in unpaid taxes and over $12 million in penalties.

Small Business  Mr. Speaker, the Canada Revenue Agency is currently working with tourism businesses and we will continue to enforce the law.

Canada Revenue Agency  Mr. Speaker, our government understands that charitable organizations play a key role in our society, and I am committed to being responsive to the needs of this sector. Therefore, I am proud to have announced the official launch of our consultations to clarify charitable organizations' involvement in political activities.

Canada Revenue Agency  Mr. Speaker, our government understands that middle-class Canadians are paying their fair share and that some wealthy taxpayers are evading their obligations. This must stop. The Panama Papers issue has a global reach. In April, I instructed officials to provide me with a complete list of the Canadian taxpayers who are implicated in this.