Diane Lebouthillier

The Government of Canada launches online calculator to help businesses apply for the new Canada Recovery Hiring Program

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

With the recently announced Canada Recovery Hiring Program (CRHP), hard-hit businesses will be able to hire the workers they need to recover and grow as local economies reopen.

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  • With the recently announced Canada Recovery Hiring Program (CRHP), hard-hit businesses will be able to hire the workers they need to recover and grow as local economies reopen.
  • The CRHP supports payroll as businesses grow, whether as a result of hiring staff, increasing shifts, or increasing overall pay.
  • Today, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, launched an online calculator to help eligible employers prepare their CRHP applications.
  • Thanks to today's calculator launch by the Canada Revenue Agency, Canadian businesses will be able to easily calculate and apply for either the new Canada Recovery Hiring Program or the existing Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy program in order to get the highest payment to help them in their financial recovery."

The Minister of National Revenue announces the reappointment of the Chair of the Canada Revenue Agency's Board of Management

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

OTTAWA, ON, March 31, 2021 /CNW/ -The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, today announced that Ms. Suzanne Gouin, MBA, ICD.D, has been reappointed Chair of the Canada Revenue Agency's (CRA) Board of Management for a five-year term.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 31, 2021 /CNW/ -The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, today announced that Ms. Suzanne Gouin, MBA, ICD.D, has been reappointed Chair of the Canada Revenue Agency's (CRA) Board of Management for a five-year term.
  • A graduate in political science from Concordia University, Ms. Gouin holds an MBA from the Ivey Business School at Western University.
  • She is a graduate of the Directors Education Program at the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) and holds the ICD.D Designation.
  • The Minister of National Revenue retains full accountability to Parliament and to Canadian citizens for all CRA activities.

Canada Revenue Agency opens applications for enhanced Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy

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Monday, August 17, 2020

Today, the Minister of National Revenue, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, announced that the Canada Revenue Agency has opened applications for Period 5 the first period of the enhanced CEWS program.

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  • Today, the Minister of National Revenue, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, announced that the Canada Revenue Agency has opened applications for Period 5 the first period of the enhanced CEWS program.
  • Increased eligibility, meaning that all eligible employers who've experienced a revenue drop can now qualify for a base subsidy.
  • "The Canada Revenue Agency is here to help Canadian employers of all sizes in getting their employees back to work.
  • The Government has made significant enhancements to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy by incorporating user and stakeholder feedback.

Government of Canada launches updated Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Calculator to support employers

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Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Today, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, launched an updated and improved Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy online calculator.

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  • Today, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, launched an updated and improved Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy online calculator.
  • The CEWS calculator can be found on the CRA's Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy web page , which includes detailed information to help employers understand how the CEWS can support their employees and operations, who is eligible to apply, and how claim periods are structured.
  • By providing employers with detailed information about their subsidy claim, the CEWS calculator can assist them in making informed decisions about retaining or re-hiring workers.
  • The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy has enabled employers across the country to keep or re-hire millions of Canadians.

Government of Canada launches Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Calculator for Employers

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Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Today, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, launched the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy calculator to support employers as they prepare to apply for the CEWS.

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  • Today, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, launched the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy calculator to support employers as they prepare to apply for the CEWS.
  • The CEWS calculator can be found on CRA's Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Web page .
  • CRA launched the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy calculator today to help employers determine what they can expect to claim.
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    The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy is one of the measures the Government of Canada announced as part of their economic response to support Canadians through the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Government of Canada announces full membership of the Advisory Committee on the Charitable Sector

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Friday, August 23, 2019

Today, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, announced the complete formation of the Advisory Committee on the Charitable Sector (ACCS).

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  • Today, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, announced the complete formation of the Advisory Committee on the Charitable Sector (ACCS).
  • In total, the ACCS is composed of 17 members 14 from the sector and 3 from the Government.
  • In the context of additional legislative and policy changes, the Panel recommended that the Government of Canada consult with the charitable sector.
  • The Government is providing $3.2 million in new funding to the CRA over the 2018-19 to 2023-24 period for the Advisory Committee to strengthen the relationship between government and this important sector.

Minister Lebouthillier welcomes the positive vote on the new collective agreement between the Canada Revenue Agency and the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada

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Friday, August 2, 2019

In collective bargaining, it is essential that all parties involved work together in the best interest of all Canadians and employees.

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  • In collective bargaining, it is essential that all parties involved work together in the best interest of all Canadians and employees.
  • Given these favourable vote results, the tentative agreement will become the new collective agreement for the PIPSC-AFS Group, once it is signed.
  • I am pleased that these efforts have led to positive vote results and this new collective agreement between the CRA and the PIPSC-AFS Group.
  • - The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue
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Minister Lebouthillier and Parliamentary Secretary Hébert meet with local business representatives to discuss how the new Federal Tourism Growth Strategy will support economic growth in Gaspésie

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Friday, May 24, 2019

That's why the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for GaspsieLes les-de-la-Madeleine, and Richard Hbert, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion, met with the Chambre de commerce du Rocher-Perc today to discuss Creating Middle Class Jobs: a Federal Tourism Growth Strategy .

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  • That's why the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for GaspsieLes les-de-la-Madeleine, and Richard Hbert, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion, met with the Chambre de commerce du Rocher-Perc today to discuss Creating Middle Class Jobs: a Federal Tourism Growth Strategy .
  • The Federal Tourism Growth Strategy will expandon our tourism sector's strengths by providing funding to develop or enhance authentic tourism products and experiences.
  • Tourism businesses in Gaspsie have become leaders in Canada, and our government's new strategy will certainly help them grow even more."
  • Total tourism revenues in 2018 from domestic and international travellers were $102.1 billion, an increase of 5.2% over 2017.

Minister Lebouthillier to discuss how the new federal tourism strategy will support economic growth in Gaspésie

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Thursday, May 23, 2019

That's why the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, met with the Chambre de commerce du Rocher-Perc today to discuss Creating Middle Class Jobs: A Federal Tourism Growth Strategy .

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  • That's why the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, met with the Chambre de commerce du Rocher-Perc today to discuss Creating Middle Class Jobs: A Federal Tourism Growth Strategy .
  • Through the Canadian Experiences Fund, the new Federal Tourism Growth Strategy will support rural and remote communities by investing in projects such as community beautification, onsite experiences development in various locations (e.g.
  • That's why we've developed this strategy, which will stimulate growth in the tourism sector through new and ongoing investments.
  • The Federal Tourism Growth Strategy will expand on our tourism sector's strengths by providing funding to develop or enhance authentic tourism products and experiences.

The Minister of National Revenue announces expanded service to help small businesses

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Friday, May 10, 2019

The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, announced today the expansion of the CRA's Liaison Officer service.

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  • The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, announced today the expansion of the CRA's Liaison Officer service.
  • The Liaison Officer service uses an education-based approach to help small businesses meet their tax obligations by providing them with free in-person support and guidance.
  • With the expansion of the Liaison Officer service, the CRA will now be able to help even more small businesses comply with their tax obligations."
  • By broadening the reach and scope of the Liaison Officer service to include incorporated small businesses, the CRA expects to help an additional 1,700 businesses per year.