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Tax Reform

During Statements by Members, a Conservative member raised tax reform, saying he had spent the summer speaking with small businesses, farmers and community leaders in his Alberta riding. He argued that Canada’s tax system is too complicated and that the tax agency is not working properly, and called for reforms to make the system simpler, fairer and easier to understand. No other members spoke on the topic in the available record.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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William Stevenson

Conservative
“Canada's tax system is too complicated, and the tax agency is not working properly. I want to reform the tax system to make it simpler, fairer, and easier to understand.”
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Mr. Speaker, after spending the summer in Yellowhead, the most beautiful part of Canada, I am pleased to return to Ottawa to continue representing Alberta in the House. Over the past several months, I have had the opportunity to speak with small businesses, farmers and community leaders. One message I consistently heard was that Canadians are working hard, but the tax system they are being asked to navigate is far too complicated. That is why tax reform is a major focus for me. As the only CPA with tax experience in the House of Commons, I take this responsibility seriously. I have met with shadow ministers, members from a range of backgrounds, fellow CPAs and tax experts. I look forward to engaging with more stakeholders. Canada’s tax code has become inefficient, and the CRA is not working as intended. Canadians deserve a simpler, fairer tax system that is understandable and predictable, and helps grow the economy.

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