Ottawa, Ontario, January 25, 2013... The Honourable Gail Shea,
Minister of National Revenue today was awarded the Canadian Federation
of Independent Business’ (CFIB) Golden Scissors Award for introducing
measures that improve services at the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and
reduce the burden placed on small businesses, as part of the Harper
Government’s Red Tape Reduction Action Plan.
“I am honoured to have received this award in recognition of our
Government’s efforts to improve the services offered by the Canada
Revenue Agency. It means that we are moving in the right direction and
are making changes that matter to Canadian businesses,” said Minister
Shea. “Our Government is committed to implementing the Red Tape
Reduction Action Plan, so that Canadian businesses can focus on creating
jobs and growing the economy. Over the next couple of years we hope to
continue to build on the successes already achieved and deliver the
quality of services that businesses expect and deserve.”
A panel of judges, comprised of several CFIB employees chose Minister
Shea, and her work at the CRA, from dozens of nominations across
Canada. Over the past six months Minister Shea has been meeting with
businesses and their stakeholders from across Canada to hear what they
have to say—and that feedback is helping the CRA respond and improve its
services.
The Honourable Rob Moore, Member of Parliament for Fundy Royal; the
Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board; the Honourable
Maxime Bernier, Minister State (Small Business and Tourism); and Cathy
McLeod, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue have
also played a key role in the achievements recognized by CFIB. Their
participation in the Red Tape Reduction Commission, which consulted with
business leaders across the country to identify red tape irritants,
played a key role in the successful development of the Red Tape
Reduction Action Plan.
“I would like to congratulate my colleagues Rob Moore, Tony Clement,
and Maxime Bernier for their nominations for this award, and also
recognize the contributions of my Parliamentary Secretary, Cathy McLeod.
The leadership my colleagues have demonstrated has been key to our
Government’s success,” added Minister Shea.
The CRA has introduced two new measures to provide fast, secure, and
accurate information to businesses on their tax matters. The My Business Account
Enquiries Service allows businesses to ask tax questions related to
their account online and receive information they can rely on in
writing. Also, the CRA’s business enquiries telephone service now
requires agents to provide an Agent ID, comprised of their first name, a
number, and a regional suffix. Both of these services allow businesses
to communicate with the CRA and increase its accountability during these
transactions.
For more information and resources tailored to businesses, go to www.cra.gc.ca/businessonline.
Canada Revenue Agency
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