Message from the Minister

I am honoured to have been recently appointed Minister of National Revenue. I look forward to leading an organization that has earned the confidence of Canadians through fairness, accountability, and integrity.

Our government is committed to securing the future prosperity of our nation. Implicit in this commitment is the agreement that governments throughout Canada, individual Canadians, and Canadian businesses contribute to our economy by conscientiously fulfilling their fiscal obligations.

During the recent period of economic uncertainty, our government’s Economic Action Plan (EAP) has helped our country reach our current stage of economic stabilization. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is playing a key role in the successful implementation of many EAP initiatives, like personal income tax relief, an increased Working Income Tax Benefit, and the new Home Renovation Tax Credit as well as other measures targeted to help families, seniors, workers, and persons with disabilities. Through corporate income tax reductions, we are providing support to businesses of all sizes to maintain and create jobs that will strengthen the Canadian economy. To carry out this work, we rely on a world-class tax and benefit delivery system.

While the CRA has been successful in protecting Canada’s revenue base, it is clear that there will be future challenges. Recognizing both our strengths and limitations, we are proposing an ambitious agenda in our Summary of the Corporate Business Plan 2010-2011 to 2012-2013 that explores existing and anticipated risks and opportunities in greater depth while working for immediate results for Canadians.

As Minister of National Revenue, I am proud to have been given the opportunity to witness the professional and dedicated employees of the Canada Revenue Agency. I look forward to working with this organization in its ongoing pursuit of excellence.

The Honourable Keith Ashfield, P.C., M.P.
Minister of National Revenue and
Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and
Minister for the Atlantic Gateway

Date modified:

2010-05-06