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Questions on the Order Paper Mr. Speaker, regarding the above-noted question, the CRA has been asked to respond on behalf of the government as of October 18, 2022. The Canada emergency response benefit (CERB) was specifically designed to provide millions of Canadians with payments in response to the COVID-1
December 5th, 2022House debate
Diane LebouthillierLiberal
Taxation Mr. Speaker, I would like to remind my colleague opposite that his party is not even capable of acknowledging that climate change exists. The impacts of climate change are real. One only has to talk to people in the Gaspé or the Magdalen Islands. Three years ago, we were hit by h
December 5th, 2022House debate
Diane LebouthillierLiberal
Taxation Mr. Speaker, even if we tripled the number of Conservative politicians who take the climate crisis seriously, the number would still be zero. There is no need to worry, because on this side of the House, we care about the planet, we care about our children, and we care about futu
December 5th, 2022House debate
Diane LebouthillierLiberal
Questions on the Order Paper Mr. Speaker, with respect to the question, as the federal regulator of registered charities, the CRA is responsible for making sure charities comply with the requirements of the Income Tax Act and common law. While the CRA is responsible for administering policy once implemented,
December 2nd, 2022House debate
Diane LebouthillierLiberal
Taxation Mr. Speaker, I would like to remind my colleague across the way that the best slogan for the Conservative Party has always been and will always be chop, chop, chop. They are the ones who have not accepted any program we have presented. They do not agree with the Canada child be
November 29th, 2022House debate
Diane LebouthillierLiberal
Canada Revenue Agency Mr. Speaker, I want to take the time to thank my colleague from Yukon for his question and for the work that he does on behalf of his constituents. I am pleased to announced that Nunavut and Ontario agreed to participate in the organ donation initiative, which will begin in that
November 21st, 2022House debate
Diane LebouthillierLiberal
Canada Revenue Agency Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to see that my colleague shares my enthusiasm for combatting tax evasion. The Canada Revenue Agency continues to fight tax evasion both in Canada and abroad through a solid network of tax agreements and through investments. It is getting harder and hard
November 3rd, 2022House debate
Diane LebouthillierLiberal
Customs Act moved that Bill S-7, An Act to amend the Customs Act and the Preclearance Act, 2016, be read the first time. (Motion deemed adopted, bill read the first time)
October 20th, 2022House debate
Diane LebouthillierLiberal
Taxation Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague from the Yukon for his kind words and his hard work. This past weekend, I announced an increase in funding for free tax clinics. This funding will help organizations that serve northern and indigenous communities in particular by h
October 18th, 2022House debate
Diane LebouthillierLiberal
Climate Change Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Pontiac for her important question. With devastating storms like Fiona, we are no longer talking about climate change. We are talking about a climate crisis. One of my constituents from the Magdalen Islands told me that he had never seen su
September 27th, 2022House debate
Diane LebouthillierLiberal
Disaster Assistance Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Alfred-Pellan for his question and his support. My colleagues and I are working with our local and provincial partners to meet the needs of the communities and people affected. I am in constant communication with the people in the Magdalen
September 26th, 2022House debate
Diane LebouthillierLiberal
Questions on the Order Paper Mr. Speaker, the government has always had the backs of Canadians in their time of need, and Bill C-8 is another example of how we’re making life more affordable for Canadians. The CRA was unable to administer the tax credits in question without Bill C-8 achieving royal assent. R
September 20th, 2022House debate
Diane LebouthillierLiberal
Questions on the Order Paper Mr. Speaker, the CRA is unable to respond to the question in the manner requested. In order to ensure the integrity of the work of the CRA and to respect the confidentiality provisions of the acts the CRA administers, as section 241 of the Income Tax Act as set by Parliament proh
September 20th, 2022House debate
Diane LebouthillierLiberal
Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Madam Speaker, as a woman myself, I feel compelled to pay tribute to the Queen for the woman she was. I would like to begin by expressing my most sincere condolences to Her Majesty's family and every Commonwealth citizen saddened by her death. Today I would like to talk about t
September 16th, 2022House debate
Diane LebouthillierLiberal
Taxation Mr. Speaker, our government was there to support Canadians during the pandemic. The Canada Revenue Agency is expanding its audit and recovery efforts, but I want to reassure those who are affected that we are also here to help them. Anyone who needs help can contact the CRA to
June 22nd, 2022House debate
Diane LebouthillierLiberal