As expected, the CRA has formally announced the details of its
collaborative efforts with CPA Canada.
The CRA recently spoke about this collaboration at the
Toronto Centre CRA-Tax Professionals breakfast seminar.
The CRA news release, which is titled "Harper Government
solidifies partnership with Canada's Professional
Accountants", states,
The new Canada Revenue Agency
(CRA)-Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)
Framework Agreement was formally signed by Andrew Treusch,
Commissioner of Revenue and Chief Executive Officer of the CRA, and
Kevin Dancey, President and CEO of the CPA, during the Financial
Management Institute's Professional Development Week, being
held in Ottawa from November 25 to 28. The Framework Agreement
recognizes the important relationship between the CRA and CPA
Canada in the successful administration of Canada's tax system,
and promotes regular dialogue between the two organizations on
tax-related matters of common
