Gillian Pranke

Engagement regarding tax filing policies, and the tax filing season. Discussions on the Government of Canada's File My Return Initiative.

Engagement regarding tax filing policies, and the tax filing season and tax services

Discussions regarding international recognition and mobility of holders of Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designations. To discuss the withdrawal notices issued by CPA Ontario and CPA Quebec. The progress of free trade negotiations and the implementation of free trade agreements as they relate to the provision of professional services and the movement of businesspeople and service providers. Tax simplification/reform, involving discussions with the federal government to undertake a comprehensive review of Canada's tax system to reduce its complexities and inefficiencies. Representation to government with a focus on enhancing services and tax administration to ensure a well-running tax system for Canada. Recommendations for improvements to regulations affecting the operation of Canada's capital markets and reporting, disclosure and verification of information used by these markets Providing recommendations to the government on a proposed digital services tax. Programs related to the labour market for increased participation and inclusion. Programs related to international education, including recruitment of international students to Canada and delivery of education programs and services to international markets. Programs or services to assist in growing and advancing accounting education, professionalization and standard-setting in developing countries, including federal funding and grants to encourage same. Policy advice regarding skills training and programs to address future labour market needs. Policy advice regarding recruitment and integration of internationally trained professionals. Participation in, input and feedback provided to the Financial Action Task Force’s Private Sector Consultative Forum. Interested in working with the federal government on financial capacity building in indigenous communities through financial literacy and increasing the number of indigenous finance professionals. Interested in working with federal government on programs and other initiatives with regard to financial literacy Federal government budgets with respect to tax and fiscal policy measures. Dual-designation certification program (CMA/CPFA) for public servants. CPFA is a British-based designation that is now offered with CMA to all levels of government in Canada. CMA is a Certified Management Accountant and CPFA is a Certified Public Finance Accountant. Discussion with government officials in the context of the Learning and Development Stakeholder Advisory Group. Discussion with government officials in the context of a planned review of standard setting in Canada. Discussions with the federal government on various aspects of the Income Tax Act to provide technical expertise that will ensure that tax-related legislation achieves its intended purpose and does not inadvertently affect taxpayers that it was not supposed to impact. Discussions with the federal government on various aspects of the Excise Tax Act to provide technical expertise that will ensure that tax-related legislation achieves its intended purpose. Discussions with the federal government concerning Bill C-27, the Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022. Discussions with the federal government about funding to support standard-setting in Canada through the creation of a Canadian Sustainability Standards Board. Discussions with the federal government about climate related financial disclosures for the purpose of enhancing climate related risk disclosure in both public sector and private sector financial reporting. Discussions with government officials about public sector employment opportunities and international accountancy members and standard-setting bodies. Discussions with government as it relates to the Senate’s internal and external audits and related matters. Discussions with Canada Revenue Agency with respect to education/training for taxpayers/tax practitioners. CPA Canada’s involvement with the Plenary, associated Working Groups and other Comm

CRA Electronic Filing Program - Discussions with officials on how to enhance electronic filing for Canadian taxpayers. Financial Consumer Agency of Canada - Promote industry collaboration to increase financial literacy of Canadians. SimpleFile - Promote industry collaboration in offering telefiling services to low-income Canadians as identified by the CRA. Electronic consent - Discussions with government officials to permit the use of electronic signature and forms for tax returns by the tax preparation industry. Data-sharing - Discussions with government officials to examine statistical data-sharing. Community Volunteer Income Tax Program - Promote industry collaboration to increase tax filing by Canadians. Canadian Emergency Response Benefit - Discussions with government officials on individual taxation policy. Automated tax filing - discussions with government officials on the proposal to implement automated tax filing in Canada.

Working with the Canada Revenue Agency through the Income Tax Act to maintain operations between Intuit taxation software (QuickBooks) and government departments/agencies. The Government of Canada's digital service delivery, with respect to opportunities for innovation and collaborative partnership Government programs and policies relating to small business and digital adoption Government programs and policies relating to small business digital innovation, with respect to opportunities for innovation and collaboration with QuickBooks and Mailchimp. Government programs and policies impacting consumer finance, credit scores, with respect to Credit Karma. Government policies and programs relating to ePayroll. Government consultations and policies relating to payment system regulation, including small business use of new technologies Canada's Revenue Agency's tax filing services with respect to providing tax preparation service delivery to low and fixed income Canadians.

Extend GST relief to all homebuyers of newly-built homes nation-wide Create a permanent national roundtable on housing that brings together all orders of government, industry and civil society to develop harmonized solutions to the housing supply and affordability crisis. We recommend the federal government consider raising the home value cap for insurable mortgages to $1.5 million, matching the insured mortgage limit Extend 30-year amortization for insured mortgages to all homebuyers. OSFI's Residential Mortgage Underwriting Practices and Procedures Guideline (B-20) with respect to insured mortgages and the minimum qualifying rate (stress test) on mortgage transfers and renewals. Introducing mechanisms to improve income verification, while keeping the personal financial information of consumers safe, secure, and confidential. Consultation and discussion as the Government periodically reviews provisions contained in the Bank Act dealing with capitalization mechanisms, securitization, mortgage insurability. and consumer eligibility requirements. Advocating for policies, programs and regulations which improve housing and mortgage affordability for Canadians, increase flexibility to face unforeseen circumstances, and expand choices for Canadians when making the most important financial decisions of their lives.

Policies and administration that supports access to the Canada Disability Benefit and Disability Tax Credit for eligible people with low incomes and that policies, regulation and funding take into account barriers faced by people with disabilities and design for inclusion. Policies that support stronger consumer protection and in particular protection for people with low incomes. Policies that support hardship relief for people with low incomes dealing with CERB or CRB repayments, or overpayments of tax benefits. Policies that support closing the gap in appropriate, affordable and trustworthy financial help for people with low incomes. Policies and administration that supports better access to benefits for people with low incomes. Enhancements to to outreach, and improvements to the administration of the tax system to support more people getting the benefits they are entitled to and tax filing. Funding for Community Volunteer Income Tax program. Funding for community-delivered financial help services.