Canada News Centre2026-05-06T17:57:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2026/05/canadians-experience-improved-service-delivery-and-responsiveness-from-the-cra-this-tax-season.html

As the April 30 tax filing deadline has passed, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is pleased to report on the 2026 tax season. During this period, more than 28.5 million tax returns were filed, 95.6% of them online.

Canada Revenue Agency2026-05-06T16:49:58-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2026/04/canada-groceries-and-essentials-benefit-one-time-top-up-payment-to-make-groceries-and-other-essentials-more-affordable-is-coming-june-5.html

Today, the Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State (Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions) announced that eligible Canadians will receive a one-time GST/HST credit top-up on June 5, 2026.

Canada Revenue Agency2026-04-17T10:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2026/02/the-minister-of-finance-and-national-revenue-and-the-secretary-of-state-canada-revenue-agency-and-financial-institutions-mark-the-launch-of-the-202.html

Tax season has officially started, and as of today, Canadians can begin to file their 2025 income tax and benefit return online.

Canada Revenue Agency2026-02-23T10:20:13-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2026/02/update-on-contact-centres-for-the-2026-tax-filing-season-ensuring-canadians-receive-the-support-they-need.html

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is committed to serve Canadians by providing accurate, reliable, and timely services. We believe in the importance of delivering clear, responsive, and effective support when Canadians reach out for assistance, and we continue to take meaningful steps to improve the service experience.

Canada Revenue Agency2026-02-12T10:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2026/02/secretary-of-state-long-announces-renewed-funding-for-tax-clinics-for-the-55th-anniversary-of-the-cvitp.html

Today, the Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State for the Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions, announced the renewal of the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) Grant for the next three years.

Canada Revenue Agency2026-02-03T12:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2025/12/cra-responsiveness-doubled-as-the-100-day-service-improvement-plan-reaches-completion.html

Since launching the 100-day Service Improvement Plan earlier this year, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has made considerable and marked progress in reducing client wait times, improving service standards, and scaling up new technologies into its processes—all while improving user-friendly services.

Canada Revenue Agency2025-12-11T05:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2025/12/cra-strengthens-compliance-in-trucking-sector-by-lifting-the-moratorium-on-t4a-penalties.html

Trucking is vital to connecting Canada’s vast and expansive territory and bridging our united economies.

Canada Revenue Agency2025-12-04T12:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2025/11/contact-centre-accuracy-and-service-representatives-training.html

Canadians expect and deserve timely, reliable, and accurate service from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Supporting Canadians is a responsibility we take seriously.

Canada Revenue Agency2025-11-18T15:20:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2025/10/the-minister-of-finance-and-national-revenue-and-the-secretary-of-state-canada-revenue-agency-and-financial-institutions-respond-to-the-auditor-gen.html

Canadians deserve timely, reliable, and accurate service from the CRA, and that’s why we thank the Auditor General and their office for their important work on this report.

Canada Revenue Agency2025-10-21T14:01:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2025/10/mid-point-update--the-cras-100-day-service-improvement-plan.html

As we near the halfway point of the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) 100-day Service Improvement Plan, launched on September 2, 2025, we want to update Canadians on our significant progress.

Canada Revenue Agency2025-10-20T09:20:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2025/09/statement-on-the-publication-of-the-national-security-and-intelligence-committees-review.html

Today, Bob Hamilton, Commissioner of the CRA, issued the following statement regarding the publication of the report from the National Security and Intelligence Review Agency.

Canada Revenue Agency2025-09-29T12:56:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2025/09/an-update-on-canada-revenue-agencys-100-day-service-improvement-plan.html

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is taking actions to resolve recent service issues.

Canada Revenue Agency2025-09-19T16:51:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2025/09/the-minister-of-national-revenue-announces-the-extension-of-the-appointment-of-the-taxpayers-ombudsperson.html

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, announced the extension of the tenure of the Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson, Mr. François Boileau.

Canada Revenue Agency2025-09-16T13:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2025/08/tax-season-may-be-over-but-protecting-your-information-is-a-year-round-priority.html

Tax-filing season may be over, but protecting Canadians’ information remains a year round priority.

Canada Revenue Agency2025-08-05T09:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2025/03/strengthening-compliance-in-the-trucking-industry-cra-and-labour-program-sign-information-sharing-arrangement.html

The Honourable Élisabeth Brière, Minister of National Revenue and the Honorable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, today issued the following statement regarding the establishment of a data-sharing arrangement between the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and the Labour Program at Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).

Canada Revenue Agency2025-03-07T09:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2025/03/cra-disability-advisory-committee-submits-18-recommendations-in-its-fifth-annual-report.html

The Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) Disability Advisory Committee (DAC) released its 2024 annual report today.

Canada Revenue Agency2025-03-05T09:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2025/02/tax-season-starts-today-file-your-2024-income-tax-and-benefit-return-to-get-the-benefits-and-credits-you-may-be-eligible-for.html

Today, you can start filing your 2024 income tax return online.

Canada Revenue Agency2025-02-24T09:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2024/11/federal-job-fair-in-jonquiere-on-november-16.html

The Canada Revenue Agency, in collaboration with other federal employers, is hosting the second edition of its job fair at the Jonquière Tax Centre.

Canada Revenue Agency2024-11-07T14:56:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2024/11/the-canada-revenue-agency-cra-has-zero-tolerance-for-fraud.html

Whether it be a threat from external bad actors, or taxpayers willfully submitting fraudulent returns, the CRA is standing on guard.

Canada Revenue Agency2024-11-05T18:42:17-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2024/10/j5-countries-host-fourth-global-financial-institutions-partnership-summit.html

The Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement (J5) welcomed financial institutions, banking associations, Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) representatives and other partners at the fourth Global Financial Institutions Partnership (GFIP) Summit to discuss effective practices in combating tax and financial crime.

Canada Revenue Agency2024-10-24T09:42:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2024/10/j5-publishes-first-report-detailing-the-alliances-global-impact.html

The Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement (J5) released its first Report July 24, 2024 detailing the global impact of operations, public-private partnerships, and stakeholder engagement since it’s inception in 2018.

Canada Revenue Agency2024-10-02T10:01:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2024/09/the-cra-invites-taxpayers-to-share-ideas-for-service-improvements.html

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is committed to providing a high-quality service experience for taxpayers and benefit recipients.

Canada Revenue Agency2024-09-25T11:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2024/08/new-members-appointed-to-the-independent-advisory-board-on-eligibility-for-journalism-tax-measures.html

The Government of Canada has announced the appointment of new members to the Independent Advisory Board on Eligibility for Journalism Tax Measures (Advisory Board).

Canada Revenue Agency2024-09-04T08:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2024/06/j5-issues-notice-to-financial-institutions-about-risk-indicators-tied-to-cryptocurrency-assets.html

WASHINGTON – The Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement (J5) released an advisory note to financial institutions on May 9, 2024, warning them about five risk indicators tied to cryptocurrency assets that may be indicative of money laundering, cybercrime, tax evasion, and other illicit activities. The advisory was developed by a specialized team of cyber experts, with representation from each J5 member country.

Canada Revenue Agency2024-06-24T14:21:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2024/04/the-cra-is-making-it-easier-to-access-its-digital-services.html

This tax season, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has introduced a new identity validation option, known as the document verification service, to make it easier to register for digital services including My Account.

Canada Revenue Agency2024-04-11T09:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2024/03/canada-revenue-agencys-disability-advisory-committee-submits-26-recommendations-in-its-fourth-annual-report.html

The Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) Disability Advisory Committee (DAC) released its 2023 annual report today.

Canada Revenue Agency2024-03-07T15:11:05-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2024/03/the-government-of-canada-is-helping-lower-income-individuals-more-easily-access-the-benefit-and-credit-payments-they-are-entitled-to.html

Tax season is in full swing and the Minister of National Revenue, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced today that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is expanding its SimpleFile by Phone service.

Canada Revenue Agency2024-03-04T08:30:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2024/02/tax-season-starts-today-file-your-tax-return-to-receive-the-benefit-and-credit-payments-you-may-be-entitled-to.html

Today you can start filing your 2023 income tax and benefit return online. If you file on paper, you should have received your income tax package in the mail by today.

Canada Revenue Agency2024-02-19T11:30:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2023/11/federal-job-fair-in-jonquiere-on-november-18.html

The Canada Revenue Agency, in collaboration with other federal employers, is organizing a job fair at the Jonquière Tax Center.

Canada Revenue Agency2023-11-16T12:26:13-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2023/11/the-canada-revenue-agency-continues-to-invest-in-free-tax-clinics.html

Free tax clinics made it possible for more than 649,000 Canadians with a modest income to file their taxes and receive more than $1.75 billion in benefits, credits, and refunds last year, announced the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue.

Canada Revenue Agency2023-11-16T10:58:08-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2023/11/j5-countries-host-cyber-challenge-focused-on-data-mining-and-financial-reporting.html

The Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement (J5) brought together investigators, cryptocurrency experts and data scientists this week in a coordinated push to track down individuals and organizations perpetrating tax crimes around the world.

Canada Revenue Agency2023-11-02T11:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2023/10/underused-housing-tax-transitional-relief-period-extended-until-april-30-2024.html

The Minister of National Revenue announces that owners affected by the Underused Housing Tax (UHT) will have until April 30, 2024, to file their returns for the 2022 calendar year without being charged penalties or interest.

Canada Revenue Agency2023-10-31T14:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2023/10/residents-of-the-yukon-can-now-apply-for-the-canada-child-benefit-when-registering-for-the-birth-of-their-newborn.html

The Government of Canada continuously strives to improve services to help Canadians receive the benefits they are entitled to.

Canada Revenue Agency2023-10-30T16:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2023/10/the-government-of-canada-has-announced-a-call-for-applications-for-the-independent-advisory-board-on-eligibility-for-journalism-tax-measures.html

The Government of Canada has announced a call for applications for new members for the Independent Advisory Board on Eligibility for Journalism Tax Measures (Advisory Board).

Canada Revenue Agency2023-10-26T07:19:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2023/09/the-canada-revenue-agency-reaches-a-tentative-agreement-with-the-professional-institute-of-the-public-service-of-canada-for-the-audit-financial-and.html

On September 16, 2023, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada for the Audit, Financial and Scientific Group (PIPSC-AFS Group) reached a tentative agreement for approximately 16,000 CRA employees.

Canada Revenue Agency2023-09-19T15:38:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2023/06/the-canada-revenue-agency-and-the-workplace-safety-and-insurance-board-partner-to-give-ontario-businesses-another-way-to-pay-their-wsib-premiums.html

Starting today, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) are giving Ontario businesses a new option to pay their WSIB premiums.

Canada Revenue Agency2023-07-04T06:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2023/06/government-of-canada-approves-the-collective-agreement-between-the-cra-and-the-psac-ute.html

The Government of Canada has approved the renewed collective agreement between the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and the Public Service Alliance of Canada – Union of Taxation Employees (PSAC-UTE) for approximately 39,000 employees.

Canada Revenue Agency2023-06-23T10:23:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2023/05/parliamentarysecretary-fragiskatos-announces-increased-funding-for-organizations-that-help-vulnerable-people-access-benefits-and-credits.html

Whether it’s the Canada Child Benefit, the Canada Workers Benefit, the GST/HST Credit, the Climate Action Incentive or the new grocery rebate, benefits and credits continue to play a crucial role in helping Canadians with the cost of living.

Canada Revenue Agency2023-05-25T06:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2023/05/increased-funding-for-organizations-that-host-free-tax-clinics.html

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is updating the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) Grant funding formula to expand the impact of free tax clinics and help eligible volunteer organizations serve Canadians seeking support to file their annual income tax and benefit return.

Canada Revenue Agency2023-05-24T15:27:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2023/05/minister-lebouthillier-announces-increased-funding-for-organizations-that-help-vulnerable-people-access-benefits-and-credits.html

Whether it’s the Canada Child Benefit, the Canada Workers Benefit, the GST/HST Credit, the Climate Action Incentive or the new grocery rebate, benefits and credits continue to play a crucial role in helping Canadians with the cost of living.

Canada Revenue Agency2023-05-24T15:15:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2023/05/the-canada-pension-plan-enhancement--businesses-individuals-and-self-employed-what-it-means-for-you.html

The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) enhancement, which was introduced on January 1, 2019, is designed to help increase retirement income for working Canadians and their families.The CPP is a mandatory pension plan financed by contributions from employees, employers and self-employed individuals. It covers virtually all workers in Canada except Quebec, which administers its own plan called the Quebec Pension Plan (QPP). The CPP replaces a basic level of earnings for contributors upon retirement, disability, or death.

Canada Revenue Agency2023-05-04T12:53:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2023/05/the-canada-revenue-agency-reaches-a-tentative-agreement-with-the-public-service-alliance-of-canada--union-of-taxation-employees.html

Last night, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) reached a 4-year tentative agreement with the Public Service Alliance of Canada – Union of Taxation Employees (PSAC-UTE). Upon ratification, this agreement will apply to approximately 39,000 PSAC-UTE employees working at the CRA. PSAC-UTE employees will return to work this morning.

Canada Revenue Agency2023-05-04T01:50:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2023/05/canada-revenue-agency-and-public-service-alliance-of-canada--union-of-taxation-employees-to-resume-in-person-negotiations.html

Today, The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and the Public Service Alliance of Canada – Union of Taxation Employees (PSAC-UTE) have resumed in person negotiations with a view to reach a new collective agreement as soon as possible, that is both fair to employees and reasonable for taxpayers.

Canada Revenue Agency2023-05-01T14:45:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2023/04/psac-utes-bargaining-demands-and-the-cras-path-to-a-settlement.html

In January 2022, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and the Public Service Alliance of Canada – Union of Taxation Employees (PSAC-UTE) began negotiations on renewed collective agreements for the Program Delivery and Administrative Group (PDAS), which comprise approximately 39,000 employees.

Canada Revenue Agency2023-04-24T09:22:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2023/04/canada-revenue-agencys-update-on-negotiations-with-the-public-service-alliance-of-canada--union-of-taxation-employees.html

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) respects the collective bargaining process and remains committed to continuing to bargain in good faith with the Public Service Alliance of Canada – Union of Taxation Employees (PSAC-UTE) with a view to conclude a new collective agreement that is both fair to employees and reasonable for Canadian taxpayers as soon as possible.

Canada Revenue Agency2023-04-21T20:41:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2023/04/the-canada-revenue-agency-responds-to-the-public-service-alliance-of-canadaunion-of-taxation-employees-strike-action.html

Over the last few months, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has made every reasonable effort to avoid a labour disruption affecting important services that Canadians rely on, especially during tax season.

Canada Revenue Agency2023-04-19T10:20:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2023/04/canada-revenue-agency-remains-committed-to-reaching-a-fair-agreement.html

Today, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and the Public Service Alliance of Canada – Union of Taxation Employees (PSAC-UTE) entered mediated negotiations with the goal of reaching a fair collective agreement.

Canada Revenue Agency2023-04-17T21:23:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2023/04/canada-revenue-agency-responds-to-public-service-alliance-of-canadaunion-of-taxation-employees-strike-vote.html

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) values the important role its employees play from across the country in delivering services to Canadians.

Canada Revenue Agency2023-04-07T14:14:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2023/03/the-canada-revenue-agency-to-begin-mediation-with-public-service-alliance-of-canada--union-of-taxation-employees-in-mid-april.html

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) values the important role its employees play from across the country in delivering services to Canadians.

Canada Revenue Agency2023-03-31T15:40:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2023/03/statement-by-the-honourable-diane-lebouthillier-minister-of-national-revenue-in-response-to-the-office-of-the-taxpayers-ombudsperson-report-on-fair.html

The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, today issued the following statement in response to the Office of the Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson Report on Fairness of the Audit Process for Charities in Canada.

Canada Revenue Agency2023-03-27T15:35:00-04:00