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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Business of the House  Madam Speaker, pursuant to order made on Monday, May 2, I request that the hour of daily adjournment for the next sitting be 12 midnight.

Taxation  Mr. Speaker, I will say it again to my colleague opposite. Since 2015, we have invested over $2 billion to fight tax evasion. If my colleague wants to contribute directly to the outcome of the investigations, I would be pleased to write him a letter of recommendation and send him

Taxation  Mr. Speaker, fighting tax evasion and tax avoidance has always been a priority for our government. For the information of my colleague across the way, who is new, the Canada Revenue Agency is independent, and I do not manage or direct investigations.

Taxation  Mr. Speaker, I want my colleague to know that the CRA is independent. I do not intervene in investigations, nor do I conduct them. Ongoing work to address tax evasion is a priority for our government. That is why we invested over $2 billion. We will keep working to tackle both t