After a decade, taxpayers’ ombudsman still struggling for name recognition

Conservative MP David Sweet applauds the work of the ombudsman's office, but wants to make the ombudsman an officer of Parliament, giving it more teeth.

Taxpayers' Ombudsman Sherra Profit says MPs need to know her office is a resource when dealing with constituents who have CRA-related issues.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY EMILY HAWS

October 24, 2018

The taxpayers' ombudsman has been around for 10 years, but it seems some MPs, particularly those new to the job, don't know it exists. The office works as an advocate on behalf of those experiencing issues with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), examining and explainin...

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