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Innovative partnership to bring 100 units of affordable housing for independent seniors to Longueuil

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Monday, April 29, 2024
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The funding for these units comes from the recent bilateral agreement between Canada and Quebec under the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF).

Key Points: 
  • The funding for these units comes from the recent bilateral agreement between Canada and Quebec under the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF).
  • In this case, Ottawa, Québec, Longueuil and Mission Unitaînés are tackling the housing crisis and putting a roof over the heads of low- and moderate-income seniors by building 100 affordable housing units."
  • "As a partner city, we are very pleased to contribute to this project that will significantly increase the affordable housing supply in Longueuil.
  • The financial model was designed to provide long-term housing units whose rent is equivalent to 25% of residents' income.

Ministers Champagne, Bibeau, and Guilbeault highlight budget investments to support housing creation

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry; the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue; and the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, were in Trois‑Rivières, Quebec, to highlight Budget 2024 investments to support housing creation.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry; the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue; and the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, were in Trois‑Rivières, Quebec, to highlight Budget 2024 investments to support housing creation.
  • The ministers also took the opportunity to talk to the mayor of Trois-Rivières, Jean Lamarche, about local economic development and how to speed up housing construction.
  • Lastly, the ministers took part in a lively discussion with students at the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières and answered their questions.
  • – The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance
    "Budget 2024 is planning significant investments to support the creation of housing, including student housing.

The CRA is making it easier to access its digital services

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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This new identity validation option also applies to digital services for businesses and representatives, like My Business Account and Represent a client .

Key Points: 
  • This new identity validation option also applies to digital services for businesses and representatives, like My Business Account and Represent a client .
  • Currently, the registration process requires individuals to request a CRA security code by mail, which can take up to 10 business days.
  • These services can help provide access to important tax and benefit information, and speed up the tax filing process.
  • With access to My Account, individuals can check the status of requests submitted to the CRA and apply for benefits like the interim Canada Dental Benefit.

Taxpayers' Ombudsperson launches systemic examination into delays in Canada child benefit payments for temporary residents

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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OTTAWA, ON, March 26, 2024 /CNW/ - The Taxpayers' Ombudsperson, Mr. François Boileau, has opened a systemic examination into issues that could prevent some temporary residents from receiving the Canada child benefit (CCB) in a timely manner.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, March 26, 2024 /CNW/ - The Taxpayers' Ombudsperson, Mr. François Boileau, has opened a systemic examination into issues that could prevent some temporary residents from receiving the Canada child benefit (CCB) in a timely manner.
  • Temporary residents are legally authorized by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to enter Canada for temporary purposes, including as a visitor, student, worker, or temporary resident permit holder.
  • Most temporary residents are eligible to receive the CCB in their 19th month of continuous residency in Canada.
  • However, the Office of the Taxpayers' Ombudsperson (OTO) has found issues that could be causing unnecessary interruptions in CCB payments to some temporary residents.

The Government of Canada is helping lower-income individuals more easily access the benefit and credit payments they are entitled to

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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This simplified method for filing income tax returns helps lower-income individuals access the benefit and credit payments they are entitled to more easily, while simplifying their lives.

Key Points: 
  • This simplified method for filing income tax returns helps lower-income individuals access the benefit and credit payments they are entitled to more easily, while simplifying their lives.
  • Benefit and credit payments, such as the Canada child benefit and the goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax credit , help make life more affordable.
  • Filing a tax return also confirms an individual's eligibility for programs such as the Canadian Dental Care Plan.
  • Individuals will receive a notice of assessment either in the mail or in My Account after their return has been processed.

Statement from the Taxpayers' Ombudsperson about the launch of the 2024 tax season

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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This year, the process of filing an income tax and benefit return may feel particularly daunting.

Key Points: 
  • This year, the process of filing an income tax and benefit return may feel particularly daunting.
  • Tax season can feel stressful, but you have the right to fair treatment from the CRA.
  • The Taxpayers' Ombudsperson assists, advises and informs the Minister of National Revenue about matters relating to services provided by the CRA.
  • The Ombudsperson ensures, in particular, that the CRA respects eight of the service rights outlined in the Taxpayer Bill of Rights.

Government of Canada announces investment to further strengthen Canada's position in the global pork sector

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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The Cluster seeks to enhance Canada's leading position in the global pork sector by conducting strategic research initiatives that will advance sustainability, resilience and growth opportunities.

Key Points: 
  • The Cluster seeks to enhance Canada's leading position in the global pork sector by conducting strategic research initiatives that will advance sustainability, resilience and growth opportunities.
  • "With this funding, we're making sure our pork producers have the tools they need to continue to be leaders in the agriculture sector.
  • This will create opportunities for innovation so we can meet the growing global demand for our world-renowned Canadian pork."
  • Swine Innovation Porc is comprised of the Canadian Pork Council and eight provincial pork organizations.

Government of Canada response to OPC Report on 2020 Cyber Attacks

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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The Government of Canada welcomes the Office of the Privacy Commissioner's (OPC) report of findings on the 2020 cyber attacks against the Government of Canada.

Key Points: 
  • The Government of Canada welcomes the Office of the Privacy Commissioner's (OPC) report of findings on the 2020 cyber attacks against the Government of Canada.
  • In August 2020, the government quickly responded to cyber attacks made against Employment and Social Development Canada's (ESDC) GCKey service and the Canada Revenue Agency's (CRA) Authentication Management System/Credential Management System.
  • For example, the Government of Canada has proactively implemented multi-factor authentication for key online services and updated the Government of Canada Cyber Security Event Management Plan to help strengthen and coordinate efforts to prevent and respond to cyber incidents impacting the Government of Canada and its systems.
  • The Government of Canada takes the privacy rights of Canadians seriously and is continuously adopting measures to safeguard their personal information held by government institutions.

Government of Canada invests in community-based projects across the country to protect fresh water

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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NORTH HATLEY, QC, Dec. 20, 2023 /CNW/ - Clean and healthy fresh water is essential to Canadians, communities, and businesses across the country.

Key Points: 
  • NORTH HATLEY, QC, Dec. 20, 2023 /CNW/ - Clean and healthy fresh water is essential to Canadians, communities, and businesses across the country.
  • EcoAction provides financial support to non-profit and non-government organizations for local projects that improve water quality and contribute to the protection of Canada's fresh water and ecosystem health.
  • EcoAction is managed by the Canada Water Agency, the new federal agency focused on fresh water.
  • It requires that at least 50 percent of the total project value be funded from sources other than the Government of Canada.

2022-2023 Annual Report of the Office of the Taxpayers' Ombudsperson: Emphasis on the Taxpayer Bill of Rights

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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The report details the impact the OTO has by identifying Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) service issues and the trends in complaints.

Key Points: 
  • The report details the impact the OTO has by identifying Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) service issues and the trends in complaints.
  • The annual report uses the framework of the Taxpayer Bill of Rights to highlight the OTO's work to improve the CRA's services for all Canadians.
  • The report concludes with an update on the OTO's recommendations from its 2021–2022 annual report and the work the CRA has done to make sure it respects taxpayers' rights.
  • The Ombudsperson ensures, in particular, that the CRA respects eight of the service rights outlined in the Taxpayer Bill of Rights .