The Union of Taxation Employees (UTE) acknowledges yesterday's update from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) on the 100-Day Service Improvement Plan and the measures announced to reduce wait times and improve access to services as we head into tax filing season.
The government tabled its Budget Implement Act (Bill C-59) today that attacks the collective bargaining rights of federal public service workers.
The Bill authorizes Treasury Board to modify collective agreements to remove sick leave and impose a short and long term disability plan outside of collective agreements. The Bill will circumvent the Public Service Labour Relations Act as well as ongoing negotiations.
Hello sisters, brothers and friends,
First of all, I'd like to express my solidarity with you in these difficult times. The message we have received from the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of the Canada Revenue Agency highlights the significant financial stakes involved, and I understand that this situation is generating a great deal of concern among you, our members.
Dear Sisters, Brothers, and Friends,
The Canada Revenue Agency has announced the permanent closure of all its drop boxes following the 2026 tax season.
This decision is being framed as modernization. It is not. It marks a concrete step backward in access to public services.
Sisters, Brothers and Friends,
As you are most likely aware, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has continued to implement significant budget cuts since the beginning of 2025. In concrete terms, these cuts mean that the Agency is terminating the contracts of several hundred of our term members. In some cases, the employer is terminating contracts prematurely, while in others, the employer is deciding not to renew contracts that are coming to an end.
