TEI Holds 2009 Liaison Meetings with Canada Revenue Agency and the Canadian Department of Finance
On December 8-9, 2009, TEI held its annual liaison meetings on income and excise tax issues with the Canadian Department of Finance and Canada Revenue Agency. Below are the agendas for the meetings and the responses from the Canadian government.
Income Tax Issues
TEI Supports Enactment of a Harmonized Sales Tax in Ontario
On September 16, 2009, TEI submitted a letter to members of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario relating to the adoption of a harmonized sales tax in the Province of Ontario.
TEI Submits Pre-Budget Recommendations to Canada's Standing Committee on Finance
On August 10, 2009, Tax Executives Institute submitted written recommendations to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance in connection with the Committee's Fall 2009 Pre-Budget Consultations and requested the opportunity to appear before the Standing Committee. TEI's recommendations are designed to foster economic growth and job creation, promote a favourable business environment for investments in Canada, and ensure a high level of innovation and productivity.