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2017-11-08
Alain Rayes - 14:28
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-08 14:29 [p.15129]
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Mr. Speaker, I believe that my colleagues opposite like it when we repeat ourselves so that they can understand what we are saying and hear the good news that we have for Canadians.
Fighting tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance has been and always will be a priority for me, as Minister of National Revenue, for our government, and for the Prime Minister. We invested nearly $1 billion and we are getting a return on that investment. We are targeting four jurisdictions per year. We hired more than 100 auditors, 627 cases were transferred to criminal investigations, 268 search warrants have been executed—
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Bronfman, Stephen
Canada Revenue Agency
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Trudeau, Justin
Hon. Geoff Regan - 14:29
Guy Caron - 14:29
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-08 14:30 [p.15130]
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Mr. Speaker, the government understands that this is a multi-billion dollar issue, and we have made historic investments over the past two years to tackle it.
The Canada Revenue Agency now has the tools to review 100% of the tax returns filed by all large multinational corporations each year. This means it can properly identify large corporations and wealthy individuals that are likely to engage in tax schemes. No one is above the law.
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Alexandre Boulerice - 14:31
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-08 14:31 [p.15130]
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Mr. Speaker, our government is fully committed to combatting tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance, as the measures we have taken over the past two years clearly demonstrate. As for the committees, they are free to make their own choices, and I will respect their decision.
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Tax avoidance
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Alexandre Boulerice - 14:32
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-08 14:32 [p.15130]
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Mr. Speaker, during the last election, our government made it very clear in our campaign platform that we were going to combat tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance.
Over the last two years, we have made historic investments, something that had not been done for the past 10 years. We made investments of nearly $1 billion, which have allowed us to target four administrations per year and to work on hiring 100 auditors. There have been a number of criminal charges and even 37 convictions, totalling more than 50 years of imprisonment.
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Guy Caron - 14:33
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-08 14:34 [p.15130]
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Mr. Speaker, our government is fully committed to fighting tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance. The $1 billion that was allocated to the Canada Revenue Agency over five years comes from the public purse, from taxpayers.
We are very careful about how we spend taxpayers' money in order to ensure that it is spent properly and we get results. For two years, we have been targeting four jurisdictions per year—
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Hon. Geoff Regan - 14:34
Gérard Deltell - 14:34
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-08 14:35 [p.15130]
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Mr. Speaker, our government is firmly committed to combatting tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance. Our investments over the past two years make that abundantly clear.
I would also like to tell my colleague opposite about all of the things our government has done over the past two years. We enhanced the Canada child benefit for the families that needed it most. We lowered taxes on the middle class. We are working to lower small business taxes. We abolished the Harper reform, which attacked people receiving EI benefits.
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Trudeau, Justin
Gérard Deltell - 14:36
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-08 14:36 [p.15131]
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Mr. Speaker, as the member opposite well knows, I cannot comment on any specific cases, nor will I be able to at any point in the future. The credibility of the Canada Revenue Agency is at stake, because confidentiality of information is a priority there.
Some hon. members: Oh, oh!
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Canada Revenue Agency
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Hon. Geoff Regan - 14:36
Hon. Candice Bergen - 14:37
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-08 14:37 [p.15131]
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Mr. Speaker, our government is fully committed to fighting tax evasion and tax avoidance, to make sure the tax system is fair and equitable for all Canadians.
I can assure the House that I am very proud of the leadership role the CRA has taken on the international stage. Collaboration between tax administrations, including the exchange of tax information, is an essential tool to protect the integrity of Canada's tax base. That is why the agency conducted more than 990 audits and 42 criminal investigations focusing on offshore financial structures.
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Trudeau, Justin
Hon. Candice Bergen - 14:38
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-08 14:39 [p.15131]
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Mr. Speaker, our government is committed to combatting tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance.
I have said it before and I will say it again: I am very proud of our leadership role on the international stage. I want to reiterate that, with the historic investments that have been made, the CRA has been targeting four jurisdictions per year and conducting criminal investigations. No one is above the law. In Canada, the laws apply to everyone, no matter who they are.
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Trudeau, Justin
Mark Strahl - 14:39
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-08 14:40 [p.15131]
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Mr. Speaker, our government is committed to combatting tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance.
The hypocrisy of the members opposite is really quite astounding. Even a former Conservative revenue minister publicly stated that investigating tax havens was not a priority for his government.
Neither I nor our government need any lessons from the party opposite. Canadians expect to have a fair and equitable tax system, and that is what we are giving them.
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Trudeau, Justin
Mark Strahl - 14:40
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-08 14:41 [p.15131]
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Mr. Speaker, we made investments of nearly $1 billion in our first two budgets. We have a plan and it is working. We are targeting four jurisdictions per year, and we are working to finalize the hiring of 100 auditors. There were 627 cases transferred to criminal investigation, 268 search warrants executed, and 78 convictions.
We tightened the rules governing the voluntary disclosures program, imposed $44 million in fines on proponents and tax advisers, and—
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Canada Revenue Agency
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Trudeau, Justin
Hon. Geoff Regan - 14:42
Hon. Pierre Poilievre - 14:45
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-08 14:45 [p.15132]
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Mr. Speaker, the historic investments of nearly $1 billion we have made in the Canada Revenue Agency show how dedicated we are to fighting tax evasion and tax avoidance.
This government has taken steps to help the agency crack down on wealthy individuals who are not paying their fair share and on tax professionals who facilitate non-compliance. The CRA has levied $44 million in penalties on tax advisers, and a number of criminal cases are under way.
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Canada Revenue Agency
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Trudeau, Justin
Hon. Pierre Poilievre - 14:46
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-08 14:47 [p.15133]
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Mr. Speaker, in the last fiscal year alone, investigations by the Canada Revenue Agency led to 37 convictions, more than 50 years of jail time, and millions of dollars in court-imposed fines. Thanks to this government's actions, starting in 2018, Canada will be able to automatically exchange financial information with other countries, allowing it to identify taxpayers with foreign bank accounts. As I said, no one is above the law.
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Bronfman, Stephen
Canada Revenue Agency
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Trudeau, Justin
Hon. Pierre Poilievre - 14:47
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-08 14:48 [p.15133]
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Mr. Speaker, our government is absolutely committed to ensuring that all Canadians receive the credits and benefits they are entitled to. The eligibility criteria for the disability tax credit for people with diabetes have not changed. It is important to recognize that far too many Canadians are struggling and need help. We are allowing low-income workers to keep more of their hard-earned money from every paycheque by further enhancing the working income tax benefit by an additional $500 million per year, starting in 2019. We are keeping the promises we made to the middle class and to those most in need.
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Tom Kmiec - 14:49
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-08 14:49 [p.15133]
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Mr. Speaker, our government is firmly committed to ensuring that all Canadians receive the tax credits and benefits they are entitled to. We are moving forward with a national disability act that will remove barriers and improve access for all Canadians living with disabilities. We have made tax credits more accessible. Benefits are now the highest Canadians have ever received. We have simplified the forms for tax credits. We have hired specialized nurse practitioners, who are allowed to fill out the forms—
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Hon. Geoff Regan - 14:50
Luc Berthold - 14:53
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-08 14:54 [p.15134]
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Mr. Speaker, our government's record is far more solid than that of the previous Conservative government.
Canadian families in need are receiving the Canada child benefit, which is actually helping families. Low-income workers will get to keep more of their hard-earned money because we have increased the working income tax benefit by $500 million a year starting in 2019. We abolished the Harper employment insurance reform. We promised to lower the small business tax to 9% by 2019—
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Hon. Geoff Regan - 14:54
Pat Kelly - 14:54
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-08 14:55 [p.15134]
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Mr. Speaker, our government is committed to ensuring that everyone receives the tax credits and benefits to which they are entitled. I repeat, the eligibility criteria for the tax credit have not changed.
It is important to recognize that far too many Canadians are struggling and need help. That is why our government has always taken a compassionate approach and helped those in need. We are supporting families in need through the Canada child benefit. That is what we are doing.
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Hon. Kevin Sorenson - 14:56
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-08 14:56 [p.15134]
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Mr. Speaker, the Conservatives need to stop saying things that are just not accurate. Our government is committed to ensuring that all Canadians receive the tax credits and benefits to which they are entitled.
We are moving forward with a national disability act that will remove barriers by focusing on accessibility for all Canadians living with a disability.
I would remind my colleagues opposite that I was a social worker for 25 years. I worked with people who had health problems and with the disadvantaged—
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Personal income tax
Hon. Geoff Regan - 14:57
Marilyn Gladu - 14:57
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-08 14:58 [p.15135]
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Mr. Speaker, our government is fully committed to ensuring that people receive the tax credits and benefits they are entitled to. I would like to assure my colleague opposite that we are working with our partners on an ongoing basis. We are meeting with them regularly, along with staff from my office.
I also want to emphasize that the eligibility criteria for the tax credit have not changed. The rules are the same and apply just as they always have. The law is the same. Nothing has changed.
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Anne Minh-Thu Quach - 14:58
Hon. Erin O'Toole - 15:03
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-08 15:04 [p.15136]
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Mr. Speaker, that is what we promised Canadians during the campaign, and we keep our promises. That is exactly what we are doing. Over the past two years, historic amounts have been allocated to the Canada Revenue Agency to combat tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance because that was a priority for Canadians. This money has made it possible for the CRA to target four jurisdictions per year and for charges to be laid. It has made it possible for us to hire auditors, transfer cases to criminal investigation, tighten the rules governing the programs for—
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Hon. Geoff Regan - 15:05
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2017-11-07
Hon. Andrew Scheer - 14:18
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-07 14:19 [p.15084]
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Mr. Speaker, our government is fully committed to fighting tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance.
In our last two budgets, we invested nearly $1 billion to crack down on tax cheats. Our plan is yielding results. We have had 627 cases transferred to criminal investigations, 268 search warrants executed, and 78 convictions.
The Canada Revenue Agency is reviewing links to Canadian entities and will take appropriate action. We will continue to work for a fair and equitable tax system for all Canadians.
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Ethics and ethical issues
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Tax evasion
Hon. Andrew Scheer - 14:20
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-07 14:20 [p.15084]
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Mr. Speaker, our government knows that billions of dollars are at stake. We made an historic investment of nearly $1 billion in the Canada Revenue Agency to combat this problem.
The CRA uses the information it receives through lists disclosed by countries that are part of the BEPS project. That is why the agency, as of September 30, 2017, was conducting more than 990 audits and 42 criminal investigations related to offshore financial structures.
We are reviewing the links between corporations and we will keep at it.
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Hon. Andrew Scheer - 14:21
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-07 14:22 [p.15084]
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Mr. Speaker, I find it rather odd to hear Conservative members say that we are not working on closing tax loopholes when for 10 years their government did nothing about tax evasion. A former national revenue minister, Jean-Pierre Blackburn, even said so publicly.
I find the hypocrisy of my colleagues across the way to be quite something. We have no lessons to learn from the former government.
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Hon. Geoff Regan - 14:22
Alain Rayes - 14:23
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-07 14:23 [p.15084]
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Mr. Speaker, our government is strongly committed to combatting tax evasion and abusive tax avoidance and making the tax system fair and equitable for all Canadians.
I am proud that we are playing a leading role on the international stage. Collaboration between tax administrations, including the exchange of tax information, is an essential tool to protect the integrity of Canada's tax base.
That is why, as of September 30, 2017, the Canada Revenue Agency had more than 990 audits and 42 criminal investigations under way focusing on offshore financial structures.
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Alain Rayes - 14:24
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-07 14:25 [p.15085]
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Mr. Speaker, my colleague opposite is the one who is talking nonsense. Our government is committed to combatting tax evasion and tax avoidance, and we are tackling this problem from all sides. In our first two budgets, we invested a historic amount of nearly $1 billion. Last year, the CRA imposed $44 million in penalties on proponents and tax advisers. We are continuing the work that we promised Canadians we would do during the election campaign.
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Guy Caron - 14:25
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-07 14:26 [p.15085]
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Mr. Speaker, I can assure my colleague opposite that I have a lot more experience in fishing than he does. Our government is committed to combatting tax evasion and tax avoidance, and last year's historic investment of $1 billion proves it. Our plan is working. We had 627 cases transferred to criminal investigation, executed 268 search warrants, and obtained 78 convictions. We promised Canadians that we would get the job done, and no one is above the law.
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Alexandre Boulerice - 14:27
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-07 14:27 [p.15085]
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Mr. Speaker, tax havens are one of the priorities in my mandate letter and a priority for this government. That is why, in the last two budgets, we invested nearly $1 billion, with which we hired auditors and have been targeting four jurisdictions per year. We are working with our international partners to tackle BEPS. Our plan is working. Our initiatives are working. We will continue to work for Canadians, just as we promised.
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Alexandre Boulerice - 14:28
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-07 14:28 [p.15085]
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Mr. Speaker, our government is working internationally to combat tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance. We are an important international partner in the BEPS project. Our efforts are paying off. When I talk about the 627 cases that have been transferred to criminal investigations, the 268 search warrants, and the 78 convictions, I am not sure what the member opposite does not understand. That is what it means to take action and get the job done.
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Guy Caron - 14:29
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-07 14:30 [p.15085]
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Mr. Speaker, as I said, our government is fully committed to fighting tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance, which the Conservative Party failed to do for 10 years. A former Canada Revenue Agency minister, Jean-Pierre Blackburn, even said that it was not a priority for his government.
Our government took office two years ago and in that time we have invested $1 billion. We are seeing results. We are working internationally. There have been charges, criminal investigations, and warrants. We continue to work for Canadians and for a fair tax system.
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Hon. Lisa Raitt - 14:30
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-07 14:31 [p.15086]
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Mr. Speaker, our government is working very hard to combat tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance. We have invested nearly $1 billion. We are seeing meaningful results, including warrants, criminal investigations, and even convictions.
We are working on this file, unlike the Conservatives who, for 10 years and even according to one of their own former revenue ministers, did nothing. It was not even a priority for their government.
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Hon. Lisa Raitt - 14:32
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-07 14:32 [p.15086]
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Mr. Speaker, our government is fully committed to fighting tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance. The hypocrisy of the members across the aisle is stunning. Former minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn admitted in an interview—
Some hon. members: Oh, oh!
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Hon. Geoff Regan - 14:32
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-07 14:33 [p.15086]
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Mr. Speaker, former minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn, admitted in an interview that tax evasion was not a priority for the Conservative government.
That is why we need no lessons from the party that works every day to secure special privileges for the wealthy. Canadians expect to have a fair and equitable tax system.
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Luc Berthold - 14:33
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-07 14:34 [p.15086]
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Mr. Speaker, tax evasion is a priority for our government.
I would remind the Conservative party that we voted in favour of the Canada child benefit to lift children out of poverty. We lowered taxes for the middle class. We increased the guaranteed income supplement. We abolished the Harper reform that attacked employment insurance claimants and we invested in infrastructure. These are all things that we have undertaken and that the party across the way opposed. We are the government that works for the middle class.
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Luc Berthold - 14:35
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-07 14:35 [p.15086]
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Mr. Speaker, as Minister of National Revenue, I can say that tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance are global problems that call for a global solution.
The OECD brought nations together to collaborate on the development of a new global standard for the automatic exchange of information. We fully adopted this standard, and starting July 1, 2017, Canadian financial institutions began taking steps to identify accounts held by non-residents and report these accounts to the Canada Revenue Agency.
We are taking concrete action.
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Hon. Pierre Poilievre - 14:36
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-07 14:37 [p.15087]
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Mr. Speaker, I repeat, after 10 years of inaction by the former government, the opposition member's hypocrisy is staggering.
The OECD, of which Canada is a member, brought nations together to collaborate on the development of a new global standard for the automatic exchange of information. We fully adopted this standard. We have invested $1 billion, hired auditors, launched criminal investigations, and laid charges. We are taking action.
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Hon. Pierre Poilievre - 14:37
Alexander Nuttall - 14:42
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Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-07 14:43 [p.15088]
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Mr. Speaker, our government is firmly committed to ensuring that all Canadians receive the tax credits to which they are entitled. We are moving forward with a national disability law that will remove barriers by focusing on accessibility for all Canadians living with a disability.
We have made it easier for people with disabilities to access tax credits. We have simplified the forms and, in budget 2017, we allowed specialized nurse practitioners to complete patients' applications. We will continue to work with the most vulnerable and with our partners.
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Jacques Gourde - 14:44
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Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-07 14:44 [p.15088]
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Mr. Speaker, our government is committed to ensuring that all Canadians get the tax credits they are entitled to. Eligibility for that tax credit has not changed.
It is important to recognize that far too many Canadians are living with challenges like these and need help. To help people who earn modest incomes keep more of their hard-earned dollars, we are enhancing the working income tax benefit to the tune of $500 million per year as of 2019. We are keeping the promises we made during the election campaign.
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Marilyn Gladu - 14:45
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-07 14:45 [p.15088]
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Mr. Speaker, I would like to remind my colleague opposite that I was a social worker for 25 years. I have always helped the most vulnerable members of our society and worked to protect them.
Our government is committed to ensuring that all Canadians receive the tax credits they are entitled to. We are moving forward with a national disability law that will remove barriers and focus on accessibility. We have simplified the forms and made it possible to hire specialized nurse practitioners to help people fill out the applications.
We promised to do that during the election campaign, and we are going to continue to work to help the most vulnerable members of our society, those who need it most.
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Ruth Ellen Brosseau - 14:46
Sylvie Boucher - 14:51
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Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-07 14:52 [p.15089]
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Mr. Speaker, our government is fully committed to fighting tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance. In our first two budgets, we invested nearly $1 billion, allowing us to hire 100 auditors and achieve record results. There have been 627 cases transferred to criminal investigations, 268 search warrants executed, and 78 convictions.
The work has only just started. We will see it through.
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Hon. Candice Bergen - 14:52
Pierre-Luc Dusseault - 14:56
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Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-07 14:56 [p.15090]
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Mr. Speaker, unlike my colleague opposite, at least we have results to announce.
Over the past two years, we have invested more than $1 billion and our plan is bearing fruit. Four jurisdictions are identified each year. More than 100 auditors have been hired and 627 cases have been transferred to criminal investigation. There have been 268 search warrants and 78 convictions. That is just for starters. We are continuing our work as we promised Canadians in the last campaign. We will continue with this work all through our mandate.
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Nathan Cullen - 14:57
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Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-07 14:58 [p.15090]
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Mr. Speaker, we promised Canadians that we would look into the tax gap, and that is exactly what we are doing. Unlike the previous government, which systematically refused to look at the tax gap, we have opted for an evidence-based approach.
To date, the Canada Revenue Agency has proven its commitment to estimating the tax gap by producing three studies since June 2016. We are pursuing our efforts on this issue. That is what Canadians expect, and in the summer of 2018, we will be publishing a report on the international aspect of the tax gap.
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Hon. Michael Chong - 14:58
Xavier Barsalou-Duval - 15:08
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Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-07 15:08 [p.15092]
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Mr. Speaker, our government is absolutely committed to fighting tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance.
We have invested close to $1 billion over the past two years. We have targeted four jurisdictions per year and hired 100 auditors. Our plan is working. We have transferred 627 cases to criminal investigation, executed 268 search warrants, and obtained 78 convictions.
Nobody has accomplished as much as our government has over the past two years. Certainly not the Bloc Québécois.
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Gabriel Ste-Marie - 15:09
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Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-07 15:09 [p.15093]
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Mr. Speaker, I want my colleague opposite to know that the issue of tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance is a priority for the Canada Revenue Agency.
Here is what I can tell him. For the last fiscal year alone, the CRA's work resulted in 37 convictions with sentences totalling over 50 years in prison and millions of dollars in fines imposed by the courts. That is on top of the $44 million in penalties that were imposed on tax advisers last year.
We are getting the job done, and we are going to see this through to the end.
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Alain Rayes - 14:29
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-06 14:30 [p.14999]
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Mr. Speaker, our government is committed to combatting tax evasion and tax avoidance. In our first two budgets, we took concrete steps. We invested $1 billion, we have targeted four jurisdictions per year, and we have hired competent staff.
Our plan is working. We have transferred 627 cases to criminal investigation, and there have been 268 search warrants and 78 convictions. The Canada Revenue Agency is scrutinizing links to Canadian entities, and we will take appropriate action.
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Alain Rayes - 14:31
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-06 14:31 [p.14999]
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Mr. Speaker, I repeat that our government is fully committed to combatting tax evasion.
The opposition members' hypocrisy is astounding. The former minister of national revenue, Mr. Blackburn, clearly stated in an interview that this was not even a priority for the previous Conservative government.
We do not need any lessons from a party that works every day to protect privileges for the wealthy. Canadians expect a fair tax system. That is what we promised, and that is what we will deliver.
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Hon. Candice Bergen - 14:32
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-06 14:32 [p.15000]
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Mr. Speaker, our government is fully committed to combatting tax evasion. We have invested nearly $1 billion over the past two years, and we can announce that we are very close to recovering $25 billion.
Our strategies and measures are yielding results. I want to reassure the public that the Canada Revenue Agency is reviewing links to Canadian entities, and we will take appropriate action.
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Hon. Candice Bergen - 14:33
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-06 14:34 [p.15000]
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Mr. Speaker, our government is fully committed to fighting tax evasion and tax avoidance, to make sure the tax system is fair and equitable for all Canadians.
I am proud of the leadership role Canada has taken on the international stage. Co-operation between revenue authorities, including the exchange of tax information, is an essential tool for maintaining the integrity of Canada's tax base.
Our efforts have borne fruit, as we are about to recoup $25 billion.
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Hon. Pierre Poilievre - 14:34
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-06 14:35 [p.15000]
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Mr. Speaker, our government is fully committed to fighting tax evasion. The historic $1-billion investment we made in our last two budgets is yielding concrete, tangible results for Canadians. We are about to recoup $25 billion.
We investigate four new jurisdictions per year. Our plan is delivering results. We have had 627 cases transferred to criminal investigations, 268 search warrants executed, and 78 convictions. We continue to work for Canadians.
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Hon. Pierre Poilievre - 14:35
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-06 14:36 [p.15000]
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Mr. Speaker, every Canadian has a friend or relative who is affected by mental health problems, and the social and economic costs are extremely high.
We are giving a record number of tax credits to people with disabilities and people with mental health problems. In budget 2017, we invested $5 billion so we could help 500,000 Canadians under the age of 25, and we will continue to focus on helping those most in need.
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Pierre-Luc Dusseault - 14:37
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-06 14:38 [p.15000]
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Mr. Speaker, if only my colleague opposite could show as many results as we have with respect to tax avoidance.
Over the past two years, we invested $1 billion. We are very close to recovering $25 billion. People are facing charges. We have been meeting with four new jurisdictions every year. Cases are being handed over to criminal investigations.
We are on track to meet Canadians' expectations. It is what we promised in our platform and we are keeping that promise.
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Rachel Blaney - 14:38
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-06 14:39 [p.15001]
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Mr. Speaker, our position on the issue was quite clear during the campaign.
We said we would combat tax evasion and tax havens. We have invested $1 billion over the past two years. We have produced results for Canadians. We are going to recoup close to $25 billion. We have criminal investigations under way. We are working with tax administrations around the world.
I can say that I am very proud of the international leadership role we have taken.
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Gérard Deltell - 14:39
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-06 14:40 [p.15001]
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Mr. Speaker, our government is firmly committed to combatting tax evasion and tax avoidance. What we want is a fair and equitable tax system for all Canadians. Our actions are producing results. We have invested close to $1 billion over the past two years, which will enable us to recoup nearly $25 billion.
I am very proud of the international leadership role we have taken. We are working with our partners around the world. That is what Canadians asked us to do, and that is what we are going to do.
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Gérard Deltell - 14:41
Hon. Geoff Regan - 14:41
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Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-06 14:42 [p.15001]
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Mr. Speaker, our government is fully committed to combatting tax evasion. I do not understand my colleagues across the way. The Conservatives' hypocrisy is stunning. A former Canada Revenue Agency minister, Jean-Pierre Blackburn, even had the nerve to say that tax evasion was not even a priority for the Conservative government.
We made an election promise to crack down on tax evasion, we are taking action, and we will continue to work to ensure that everyone pays their fair share and that we have a tax system that is fair for all Canadians.
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John Brassard - 14:42
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-06 14:43 [p.15001]
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Mr. Speaker, in our first two budgets, we invested nearly $1 billion, a historic amount, to combat tax evasion and tax avoidance. Our plan is working. There have been 627 cases transferred to criminal investigation, 268 search warrants and 78 convictions. The Canada Revenue Agency is scrutinizing links to Canadian entities and will take appropriate measures. We continue to work toward a tax system that is fair and equitable for all Canadians.
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Mark Strahl - 14:44
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-06 14:44 [p.15002]
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Mr. Speaker, our government is committed to combatting tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance. I want to reassure Canadians that, personally, as the minister responsible for the Canada Revenue Agency, I have no one to protect. There are laws that apply and they will apply to everyone so that we have a tax system that is fair and equitable for all Canadians.
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Scott Duvall - 14:45
Marilyn Gladu - 14:48
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-06 14:49 [p.15002]
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Mr. Speaker, our government is committed to ensuring that all Canadians receive the tax credits they are entitled to. We are moving forward with a national disability act that would remove barriers and improve access for all Canadians living with disabilities.
We have made it easier to access the disability tax credit, we simplified the forms, and in budget 2017, we made it possible for nurses to complete applications on their patients' behalf. We continue to work for the most vulnerable members of our society.
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Pat Kelly - 14:49
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Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-06 14:50 [p.15003]
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Mr. Speaker, our government is fully committed to ensuring that Canadians receive the tax credits to which they are entitled. I would like my colleagues across the way to know that the legislation has not been amended. It has not been changed. The law is being applied the way it always has.
We will continue to work with our partners. We will continue to meet with them and we will continue to do better with our partners.
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Hon. Maxime Bernier - 14:50
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Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-06 14:51 [p.15003]
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Mr. Speaker, our government is fully committed to fighting tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance. In fact, over the past two years, we have invested nearly $1 billion to combat tax havens. This investment has helped our efforts to recover nearly $25 billion. Charges have been laid. That is what Canadians asked us to do and we are delivering.
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Hon. Erin O'Toole - 14:51
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Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-06 14:52 [p.15003]
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Mr. Speaker, I want to tell the Conservative members opposite that the law regarding disability tax credits has not been amended. On the contrary, in the past two years, benefits paid to persons with disabilities have increased.
Our government works for the middle class and for persons with disabilities. We increased the Canada child benefit to help families. We lowered the age of retirement, we increased the guaranteed income supplement—
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Hon. Geoff Regan - 14:52
Rachael Harder - 14:55
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-06 14:55 [p.15004]
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Mr. Speaker, our government is fully committed to combatting tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance. In the last two budgets, we invested nearly $1 billion, and our plan is working. There have been 627 cases transferred to criminal investigations, 268 search warrants, and 78 convictions.
The Canada Revenue Agency is reviewing links to Canadian entities and will take appropriate action with respect to the paradise papers. We are working to make the tax system fair for Canadians.
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Dan Albas - 14:56
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Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-06 14:57 [p.15004]
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Mr. Speaker, our government is fully committed to fighting tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance. I am proud of the leadership role Canada has taken on the international stage. Tax evasion is a global problem that requires collaboration with all of our international partners.
The nearly $1 billion we have invested is yielding results. We are on track to recoup close to $25 billion. Criminal charges are being laid, and search warrants are being executed. We made a promise to Canadians, and we are doing what we promised.
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Dan Albas - 14:57
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Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-06 14:58 [p.15004]
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Mr. Speaker, as Minister of National Revenue, I can say that there will be no double standard. Everyone must obey the law. That is one of the conditions of a fair tax system. We made a promise during the election campaign, and we have taken concrete steps to fulfill that promise. We have invested nearly $1 billion, and our investment is bearing fruit. We are going to keep working for Canadians, as they asked us to do.
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Julie Dabrusin - 14:59
Hon. Pierre Poilievre - 15:00
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-06 15:00 [p.15005]
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Mr. Speaker, our government is fully committed to fighting tax evasion and tax avoidance, to make sure the tax system is fair and equitable for all Canadians. In the last two budgets, we invested nearly $1 billion so the Canada Revenue Agency could focus on high-risk taxpayers overseas. Our investment is already bearing fruit, as we have recouped close to $25 billion in unreported income. The agency is reviewing links to Canadian entities and will take appropriate action with regard to the paradise papers. We will continue to work for a fair tax system for all—
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Hon. Geoff Regan - 15:01
Xavier Barsalou-Duval - 15:04
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Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-06 15:05 [p.15005]
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Mr. Speaker, during the last campaign, the government was very clear. Cracking down on tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance was part of our platform.
Over the past two years, we have invested nearly $1 billion, which has allowed us to conduct investigations and to recoup nearly $25 billion. Charges have been laid. We are working internationally and examining four jurisdictions per year.
That is what Canadians asked us to do and we are getting the job done.
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Rhéal Fortin - 15:06
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-11-06 15:06 [p.15006]
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Mr. Speaker, our government is fully committed to combatting tax evasion, and we have taken concrete action to do so.
Over the past two years, we have invested nearly $1 billion, allowing us to recoup $25 billion. Charges have been laid. We are working at the international level. We are working with our partners. The work is not done. It is ongoing.
I can say that we have always done quite a bit more than the Bloc Québécois.
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Hon. Hunter Tootoo - 15:07
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Hon. Geoff Regan - 10:35
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Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-10-31 10:42 [p.14729]
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moved that Bill C-49, An Act to amend the Canada Transportation Act and other Acts respecting transportation and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts, be read the third time and passed.
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Karen McCrimmon - 10:42
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Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-10-31 14:50 [p.14765]
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Mr. Speaker, no changes have been made to the eligibility criteria for the disability tax credit and for people with diabetes. The concerns raised by the groups are important, but I can say that for 10 years, the former Conservative government made cuts to scientific research. Our government has invested $41 million in research into diabetes. We will continue to work with our partners to eradicate diabetes in Canada.
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Marilyn Gladu - 14:51
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Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-10-31 14:51 [p.14765]
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Mr. Speaker, again, no changes have been made to the eligibility criteria for the tax credits. Our objective remains the same. We want people to receive the credits and benefits to which they are entitled.
We are working with our partners. We have invested $41 million in research. We have simplified the forms for the tax credit. We have hired clinical nurses. We are doing the work the public is asking us to do.
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Luc Berthold - 14:52
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Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-10-31 14:53 [p.14765]
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Mr. Speaker, as a former social worker, I am very proud to say that I have always worked for society's most vulnerable and least fortunate.
I have some good news for my colleagues opposite too: total tax credit approvals for people with mental illness reached unprecedented levels last year.
We are making mental health care credits easier to get, we are simplifying the forms, and we are hiring clinical nurses. We are continuing to work with our partners. That is what our government promised, and we intend to continue delivering on that promise.
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Pat Kelly - 14:54
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Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-10-31 14:54 [p.14765]
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Mr. Speaker, all Canadians should get the tax credits they are entitled to. I would suggest that my colleagues opposite stop telling Canadians things that are not true. We invested $41 million in diabetes research. We invested $5 billion in mental health. That money will enable us to help 500,000 young people under the age of 25. We have simplified our forms, we are hiring clinical nurses, we are working with our partners, and we will keep doing all those things because that is what we promised Canadians.
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Sheri Benson - 14:55
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Marilyn Gladu - 14:44
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Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-10-30 14:45 [p.14678]
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Mr. Speaker, our government is committed to ensuring that all Canadians receive the credits and benefits to which they are entitled. Last year, our government granted a record number of people with mental illness access to the disability tax credit. We are making the disability tax credit and mental health care more accessible. Under budget 2017, nurses and clinical nurses are allowed to certify application forms for their patients. We have simplified the forms and in the last budget we invested $5 billion in mental health support to—
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Hon. Geoff Regan - 14:45
Gérard Deltell - 14:45
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Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-10-30 14:46 [p.14679]
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Mr. Speaker, our government is committed to ensuring that all Canadians receive the credits and benefits to which they are entitled. Our government has granted a record number of people with mental illness access to the disability tax credit. We are making the disability tax credit and mental health care more accessible. In budget 2017, our government allocated over $5 billion to provide 500,000 young Canadians under the age of 25 with mental health support. We are continuing to work with our partners.
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Gérard Deltell - 14:47
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Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-10-30 14:47 [p.14679]
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Mr. Speaker, we have not changed the eligibility criteria for the tax credit for people with disabilities or diabetes. Groups have raised important concerns, and we have met with them, and we have been working with them. I would like to point out to my colleagues opposite that they spent 10 years cutting funding for scientific research. Our government invested $41 million in diabetes research. That is the kind of thing we will keep doing.
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Pat Kelly - 14:48
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Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-10-30 14:48 [p.14679]
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Mr. Speaker, our government is firmly committed to ensuring that everyone receives the tax credits to which they are entitled.
With regard to mental health, our government allocated $5 billion in budget 2017 to provide 500,000 young Canadians under the age of 25 with better access to mental health support. Our government has also made investments in diabetes, unlike the government opposite, which slashed scientific research.
What people with diabetes want is—
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Hon. Geoff Regan - 14:49
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Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-10-30 14:50 [p.14679]
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Mr. Speaker, I would like to reassure Canadians that no changes have been made to the eligibility criteria for the disability tax credit.
No changes have been made to the act or the way it is interpreted, and we are going to ensure that people continue to receive the tax credits to which they are entitled.
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Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet - 14:50
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Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-10-30 15:04 [p.14682]
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Mr. Speaker, we are fully committed to fighting tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance. The proof is that our government has invested nearly $1 billion over the past two years to tackle tax evasion.
Our plan is working. We are on track to recover $25 billion. We are working on four jurisdictions per year. There have been 627 cases transferred to criminal investigation, 268 warrants, and 78 convictions. I want to be very clear; this is a priority for our government—
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Minister of Finance
Morneau Shepell
Morneau, Bill
Oral questions
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Hon. Geoff Regan - 15:05
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2017-10-24
Marilyn Gladu - 14:45
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-10-24 14:46 [p.14471]
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Mr. Speaker, this government is committed to ensuring that all Canadians have access to the credits and benefits to which they are entitled. The concerns raised by the groups are important. We have already met with these groups and we will continue to work with them.
In contrast to the previous government, our government, in budget 2017, made this credit more accessible by allowing specialized nurse practitioners to fill out their patients' applications.
I asked the agency to improve the collection of data on the credit in order to have a better understanding of the applications and the agency's decision-making process.
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Diabetes
Disability tax credit
Oral questions
Pat Kelly - 14:46
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-10-24 14:47 [p.14471]
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Mr. Speaker, our government is committed to ensuring that all Canadians have access to the credits and benefits to which they are entitled. As I said, in contrast to the former government, we simplified the forms. Our government made the credit more accessible by allowing specialized nurse practitioners to fill out their patients' forms. We will always work on ensuring that people receive the credits to which they are entitled and that Canadians are protected.
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Joël Godin - 14:47
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-10-24 14:48 [p.14471]
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Mr. Speaker, I fully understand the concerns of people with diabetes.
My husband died of diabetes-related complications. We met with diabetes advocacy groups and doctors, and we are continuing to work with public servants. We simplified the forms and we have hired specialized nurse practitioners.
As I was saying, unlike the previous government, we will continue to work to make the disability tax credit even more accessible.
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Alexander Nuttall - 14:49
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-10-24 14:49 [p.14472]
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Mr. Speaker, I fully understand what diabetes can mean for diabetics and their families. As I was saying, my husband died of diabetes-related complications.
We worked with diabetes advocacy groups last year. We met with people from the diabetes association, and we worked with doctors. We remain focused on simplifying the forms and making the disability tax credit more accessible.
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Kennedy Stewart - 14:50
Cheryl Hardcastle - 14:58
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-10-24 14:59 [p.14473]
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Mr. Speaker, our government is committed to ensuring that everyone receives the tax credits and benefits to which they are entitled.
I want to assure my colleague opposite that the law has not changed. There have also not been any changes to the way the law is interpreted. Our objective remains to ensure that people receive the tax credits to which they are entitled. Contrary to what the member said, we are making the process easier for people with disabilities by appointing specialized nurse practitioners who will be able to complete the forms because we know that it is difficult to see a doctor in some regions. That is what we have done for Canadians.
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Deborah Schulte - 15:00
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Hansard - 220
2017-10-23
Hon. Pierre Poilievre - 14:18
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-10-23 14:19 [p.14390]
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Mr. Speaker, our government is committed to ensuring that all Canadians have access to the credits and benefits to which they are entitled. I understand the concern of the diabetes groups. The father of my children passed away from diabetic complications.
The CRA is hiring nurses to assess DTC applications in the first step of the process. I have asked the agency to improve its data collection for the DTC in order to better understand the portrait of claims and the decision-making process of the agency.
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Minister of Finance
Morneau Shepell
Morneau, Bill
Oral questions
References to members
Hon. Pierre Poilievre - 14:20
Gérard Deltell - 14:22
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-10-23 14:23 [p.14390]
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Mr. Speaker, our government is committed to ensuring that all Canadians have access to the credits and benefits to which they are entitled.
I fully understand the concerns of people with diabetes and their families. My husband died of diabetes-related complications a few years ago.
We met with diabetes advocacy groups last year, we are meeting with some again this week, and we will continue our work.
In addition, the Canada Revenue Agency is currently hiring nurses to assess disability tax credit applications in the first step of the process. I have asked the agency to improve its data collection process for the disability tax credit.
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Diabetes
Disability tax credit
Ethics and ethical issues
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Minister of Finance
Morneau Shepell
Morneau, Bill
Oral questions
References to members
Gérard Deltell - 14:23
Pat Kelly - 14:55
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-10-23 14:56 [p.14396]
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Mr. Speaker, our government is committed to ensuring that all Canadians can access the credits and benefits to which they are entitled. I fully understand what these groups are going through in dealing with an illness like diabetes. The father of my two sons passed away from complications with diabetes several years ago.
The Canada Revenue Agency is in the process of hiring nurses to assess DTC applications in the first step of the process. I have also asked the agency to improve its data collection for the disability tax credit in order to better understand the application profile and the agency's decision-making process.
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Oral questions
Hon. Steven Blaney - 14:56
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-10-23 14:57 [p.14396]
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Mr. Speaker, I would remind the House that our government is committed to ensuring that all Canadians have access to the credits and benefits to which they are entitled.
I would remind my colleagues opposite that it was their government that cut services at the Canada Revenue Agency. The CRA is currently hiring nurses to assess disability tax credit applications in the first step of the process.
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Dean Allison - 14:57
Dean Allison - 14:57
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-10-23 14:58 [p.14396]
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Mr. Speaker, I would remind my colleagues opposite that the law has not changed in any way. How the law is interpreted has also not changed in any way.
I would remind the House that it was the Conservatives who cut services at the Canada Revenue Agency and that we are currently hiring nurses to assess these tax credit applications in the first step of the process.
Some hon. members: Oh, oh!
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Hon. Geoff Regan - 14:58
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2017-10-19
Shannon Stubbs - 14:43
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-10-19 14:44 [p.14289]
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Mr. Speaker, the government is firmly committed to combatting tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance.
The fact that our government has invested nearly $1 billion over the past two years is proof positive of the action we are taking—
Some hon. members: Oh, oh!
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Agreements and contracts
Barbados
Blind trusts
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Minister of Finance
Morneau Shepell
Morneau, Bill
Oral questions
References to members
Hon. Geoff Regan - 14:44
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-10-19 14:45 [p.14289]
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Mr. Speaker, as I was saying, in our last two budgets, our government invested almost $1 billion, and that money has enabled us to take concrete action.
We target four jurisdictions per year. We are on track to recuperate close to $25 billion. We have transferred 727 cases to criminal investigation, secured 268 search warrants—
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Morneau Shepell
Morneau, Bill
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Hon. Geoff Regan - 14:45
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Hansard - 216
2017-10-17
Rachael Harder - 14:55
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-10-17 14:56 [p.14177]
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Mr. Speaker, since the start of our mandate, the government has been focused on helping the middle class. The documents in question did not reflect our government's intentions. I repeat, the rules have not changed. We will continue to ensure that our actions support the middle class. As the Prime Minister has said, we will not be targeting retail employees' discounts.
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Workers
Kennedy Stewart - 14:56
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Hansard - 215
2017-10-16
Hon. Andrew Scheer - 14:18
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-10-16 14:18 [p.14092]
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Mr. Speaker, since day one, our government has been focused on helping the middle class. The document in question did not reflect our government's intentions. It has been removed and is being reviewed. We will continue to ensure that our actions support the middle class, and like the Prime Minister said, we will not be going after anyone's retail employee discounts.
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Hon. Andrew Scheer - 14:19
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-10-16 14:20 [p.14092]
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Mr. Speaker, since day one, our government has been focused on helping the middle class. The document from the agency did not reflect the intention of our government. It has been removed and is being reviewed. We will continue to ensure that our actions support the middle class and, like the Prime Minister stated, we will not be going after anyone's retail employee discounts.
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Personal income tax
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Workers
Hon. Andrew Scheer - 14:20
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-10-16 14:21 [p.14092]
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Mr. Speaker, as I already said, the document in question did not reflect the intentions of our government. It has been removed and is currently being reviewed—
Some hon. members: Oh, oh!
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Workers
Hon. Geoff Regan - 14:21
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-10-16 14:21 [p.14092]
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Mr. Speaker, I have instructed officials to clarify the wording in the document. Our government cares about the middle class. I want to remind my colleagues opposite that we raised taxes on the wealthiest 1% in order to lower them for middle-class Canadians. The opposition members voted against that initiative, because they prefer to lower taxes on the wealthy at the expense of the middle class.
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Alain Rayes - 14:22
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-10-16 14:22 [p.14093]
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Mr. Speaker, as I just said, the document in question did not reflect our government's intentions at all. It has been removed and is now being revised. I have instructed officials to clarify the wording of the document. Our government cares about the middle class and is taking concrete steps to help middle-class Canadians. We stopped the cheques the Conservatives were sending to the wealthiest families, and we replaced them with the Canada child benefit, which puts more money in the pockets of nine out of 10 families. We have lifted more than 300,000 children—
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Hon. Geoff Regan - 14:23
Alain Rayes - 14:23
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-10-16 14:23 [p.14093]
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Mr. Speaker, since day one, we have been focusing on helping the middle class and those wanting to join it. The document in question did not at all reflect our government's intentions. It has been removed and is being reviewed. We will continue to ensure that our actions support the middle class, and as I have said and as the Prime Minister stated, we will not be going after retail employee discounts.
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Personal income tax
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Guy Caron - 14:24
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Hansard - 214
2017-10-06
Hon. Pierre Poilievre - 11:21
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-10-06 11:22 [p.14033]
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Mr. Speaker, our government is committed to fighting tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance. The historic amounts of nearly $1 billion we invested in our last two budgets show how important we think it is to address these issues. Our plan is working. We are about to recoup nearly $25 billion. A total of 627 cases have been transferred to criminal investigation, and there have been 268 warrants and 78 convictions. Let me be very clear. The net is tightening.
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Conflict of interest
Corporate income tax
Minister of Finance
Morneau Shepell
Morneau, Bill
Oral questions
References to members
Small and medium-sized enterprises
Tax havens
Gérard Deltell - 11:22
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-10-06 11:23 [p.14033]
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Mr. Speaker, our government is committed to cracking down on tax cheats and bringing them to justice with the help of our international partners.
I am proud of the leadership role we have taken on the international stage. Co-operation between revenue authorities, including the exchange of tax information, is an essential tool for maintaining the integrity of Canada's tax base.
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Barbados
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Morneau Shepell
Morneau, Bill
Oral questions
References to members
Small and medium-sized enterprises
Tax havens
Gérard Deltell - 11:24
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-10-06 11:24 [p.14034]
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Mr. Speaker, I am surprised to hear that question coming from our colleagues opposite who were in government for 10 years.
According to a former Canada Revenue Agency minister, tax evasion and tax avoidance were never priority files.
Our government has invested nearly $1 billion over the past two years, and we are on track to recoup $25 billion. Unlike our colleagues opposite, we are working for Canadians.
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Minister of Finance
Morneau Shepell
Morneau, Bill
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Small and medium-sized enterprises
Tax havens
Romeo Saganash - 11:25
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Hansard - 213
2017-10-05
Hon. Pierre Poilievre - 14:30
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-10-05 14:30 [p.13991]
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Mr. Speaker, our government is fully committed to fighting tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance.
In our first two budgets, we invested more than $1 billion, which led to the recovery of nearly $25 billion. There have been 627 cases transferred to criminal investigation, 268 warrants, and 78 convictions.
Let me be very clear. The net is tightening. Canadians expect no less from us.
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Corporate income tax
Minister of Finance
Morneau Shepell
Morneau, Bill
Oral questions
References to members
Small and medium-sized enterprises
Tax havens
Hon. Pierre Poilievre - 14:31
Lib. (QC)
Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
2017-10-05 14:32 [p.13992]
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Mr. Speaker, as I just said, our government is fully committed to combatting tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance. It has invested $1 billion over the past two years, which is more than the Conservatives on the other side of the aisle managed to do in 10 years.
We are getting the job done. We are on track to recover $25 billion, not to mention the cases transferred to criminal investigation, the search warrants, and the convictions. As I said, the net is tightening. We will continue our work.
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Morneau Shepell
Morneau, Bill
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Small and medium-sized enterprises
Tax havens
Hon. Pierre Poilievre - 14:33
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