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House Hansard - 303

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 19, 2024 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 303 - Apr/19/24
Ms. Iqra Khalid (Mississauga—Erin Mills, Lib.)
  • Apr/19/24 11:09:43 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, as this week has been National Volunteer Week, I would like to take a moment today to speak about the importance of volunteer work. Each year, the Canada Revenue Agency congratulates and thanks volunteers from across the country, particularly because thousands of them actively help support free tax clinics under the community volunteer income tax program. Last year, these free tax clinics made it possible for almost 650,000 Canadians with a modest income to file their taxes and receive more than $1.75 billion in benefits, credits and refunds. More than 3,400 community organizations, composed of more than 14,700 volunteers, contributed to achieving these results. I would encourage all members to take a moment to thank all of the phenomenal volunteers and the program.
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Context: House Hansard - 303 - Apr/19/24
Ms. Iqra Khalid (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue, Lib.)
  • Apr/19/24 11:25:17 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, secularism does not mean exclusion, and that is why we really need to make sure that we protect Canadians with products that already exist within our financial institutions, in private companies. That is why the government has now announced that it will consult with financial service providers and diverse communities to understand how federal policies can protect Canadians from abuses. I hope that all parties across the aisle can get on board with this to make sure that Canadians are protected in these financial and economic times.
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