Standing Committee on Finance (FINA) - December 12, 2024
As required under the Access to Information Act, Minister / Commissioner briefing binder from a recent appearance before a Parliamentary Committees.
www.canada.caHere are the latest headlines about the Canada Revenue Agency (ARC) up to now:
- ARC advises taxpayers that the tax filing deadline approaches and shares last-minute tips for filing before April 30, 2026. Ottawa-based press releases note ongoing activity around the tax season and the status of return submissions.[1]
- The 2024–25 Departmental Results Report highlights ongoing modernization, service improvements, and enforcement efforts, including a 100-day service improvement plan to boost call centre capacity and expand digital self-service options.[2]
- The Standing Committee and CRA briefings discuss plans for automatic filing and stakeholder consultations on future phases beyond 2025, indicating continued work on automatic tax filing initiatives.[3]
- In 2026, there have been reports about CRA-related workforce discipline, with coverage noting dozens of employees fired for misconduct and related CERB benefit issues in the previous period, reflecting ongoing governance and compliance focus.[4][5]
- Recent press coverage confirms CRA’s closure of deposit boxes after the 2026 filing period and ongoing efforts to modernize and protect taxpayer data, amidst broader accountability and transparency reporting.[6][9]
If you want, I can pull specific official CRA press releases or generate a quick summary in French or English. I can also provide a short timeline of notable CRA milestones in 2025–2026.
Examples of helpful follow-ups:
- Do you want the three most recent CRA press releases with dates and key points?
- Should I summarize the 2024–25 Departmental Results Report in plain language?
- Would you like a brief note in French for your Marseille context?
Notes:
- For precise citations, I can attach direct sources after each fact if you want a linked list of headlines with dates.