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Canada Revenue Agency Mr. Speaker, our government is fully committed to fighting tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance. The revenue agency has a very effective recovery process, which was strengthened by our investments of close to $1 billion. We now have the tools needed to effectively combat tax
December 7th, 2017House debate
Diane LebouthillierLiberal
Canada Revenue Agency Mr. Speaker, as my colleague knows very well, I will not comment on a specific case, not today, not tomorrow, not ever. The law prohibits me from doing so. However, I can assure my colleague that no one is interfering with agency audits. As long as I am the Minister of National R
December 7th, 2017House debate
Diane LebouthillierLiberal
Canada Revenue Agency Mr. Speaker, I read the Auditor General's report, and I support all his recommendations. In our very first budget, we invested $50 million in the CRA's call centres. We have already started hiring more agents to respond to more Canadians. We already have an action plan that foc
December 7th, 2017House debate
Diane LebouthillierLiberal
Canada Revenue Agency Mr. Speaker, as I just reiterated, I have read the Auditor General's report and completely agree with all his recommendations. In our first budget, we invested over $50 million in our call centres, which had been neglected for over 20 years. We hired more agents. We have an act
December 7th, 2017House debate
Diane LebouthillierLiberal
Canada Revenue Agency Mr. Speaker, we recognize that all forms of physical or mental disability can have a significant impact on the daily lives of the people affected, their families, and their environment. That is why, last year, the government invested more than $41 million in diabetes research. T
December 6th, 2017House debate
Diane LebouthillierLiberal
Canada Revenue Agency Mr. Speaker, I would like to reassure all Canadians who receive the disability tax credit that the eligibility criteria have not changed. That being said, I am always willing to listen to the concerns of Canadians from all walks of life. That is why, on November 23, I reinstated
December 6th, 2017House debate
Diane LebouthillierLiberal
Canada Revenue Agency Mr. Speaker, as I just mentioned, I want to reassure all Canadians who receive the disability tax credit that the eligibility criteria have not changed.
December 6th, 2017House debate
Diane LebouthillierLiberal
Canada Revenue Agency Mr. Speaker, as a social worker and now as minister, I have always worked on behalf of the most vulnerable. That is why we have taken steps to make this tax credit more accessible. We simplified the application forms and are allowing specialized nurse practitioners to fill out t
December 6th, 2017House debate
Diane LebouthillierLiberal
Taxation Mr. Speaker, I want to reassure all Canadians receiving the disability tax credit that the eligibility criteria have not changed. If any changes need to be made to the agency's processes, we will consult with the experts on the disability advisory committee that we are creating.
December 5th, 2017House debate
Diane LebouthillierLiberal
Taxation Mr. Speaker, I will say it once more: I want to reassure all Canadians who receive the disability tax credit that the eligibility criteria have not changed.
December 5th, 2017House debate
Diane LebouthillierLiberal
Taxation Mr. Speaker, as a former social worker, I am very familiar with the impact of a disability or chronic illness on an individual and family members living with him or her. On November 23, we reinstated the disability advisory committee. If changes must be made to the agency's proce
December 5th, 2017House debate
Diane LebouthillierLiberal
Taxation Mr. Speaker, our government pledged that the Canada Revenue Agency would administer measures for persons with disabilities in a fair, transparent, and accessible way. People are entitled to the disability tax credit, regardless of their disability. Ensuring that these people rece
December 5th, 2017House debate
Diane LebouthillierLiberal
Canada Revenue Agency Mr. Speaker, our government is fully committed to fighting tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance. The Canada Revenue Agency has a very effective recovery process, which was strengthened by our government's historic investments of close to $1 billion in the agency. We are on
December 5th, 2017House debate
Diane LebouthillierLiberal
Taxation Mr. Speaker, I would like to reassure all Canadians who receive the disability tax credit that the eligibility criteria have not changed. That being said, I am always willing to listen to the concerns of Canadians from all walks of life, and that is why, on November 23, I announc
December 5th, 2017House debate
Diane LebouthillierLiberal
Taxation As a social worker and as Minister of National Revenue, I have always worked on behalf of the most vulnerable people. For that reason, we have taken steps to make these credits more accessible, including shortening the application form and allowing specialized nurse practitioners
December 5th, 2017House debate
Diane LebouthillierLiberal