February 18, 2014 – Surrey, British Columbia – Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of National Revenue, celebrated the anniversary of the opening of the Surrey Tax Centre today, 35 years to the day the Centre officially opened its doors on February 18, 1979. The Minister marked the occasion with a tour of the facility and meetings with employees of the Tax Centre.
The Surrey Tax Centre provides local employment to 800 staff year-round and up to another 300 term employees during peak individual tax filing season. Over the years, it has been a stable employer in the community. Nine employees have been working at the tax centre since it opened in 1979.
Last year, as a group, the Surrey Tax Centre exceeded their goal for the Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign (GCWCC) by 21%, earning the United Way Employee Silver Award. Year-round, the Charities Committee demonstrates their commitment to their community by coordinating contributions to the Food Bank, Basic for Babies, and toys for the Christmas Bureau.
Over its 35-year history, the Tax Centre has become a focus of expertise on many fronts, including the delivery of compliance activities such as the Voluntary Disclosures Program and the Pacific Region’s recently created Business Intelligence and Quality Assurance Division. The Centre acts as a part of the Pacific Region’s Appeals Western Intake Centre, and participates in many joint initiatives with the BC Ministry of Revenue, such as One-stop Business Registration and the BC Training Tax Credit. Staff with the Tax Centre’s Benefit Programs administer nine Provincial and Territorial credits for British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and the Yukon Territory.
Rebecca Rogers
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of National Revenue
613-995-2960
Noel Carisse
Media Relations
Canada Revenue Agency
613-952-9184
