March 5, 2015 - Halifax, NS – Canada Revenue Agency
The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.P., M.P., Minister of National Revenue, announced today that the Government of Canada is providing approximately $745,000 over the next three years to support the Canadian Home Builders' Association's (CHBA) Get it in Writing! campaign. The campaign helps Canadians and legitimate businesses protect themselves from unscrupulous contractors in the construction industry who are operating through the underground economy. Minister Findlay made the announcement at the CHBA's National Conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
The Get it in Writing! campaign raises awareness about the safety and financial risks the public face if they participate in the underground economy by purchasing construction or home renovation services "under the table." It provides consumers and home renovation contractors with tools and information to discourage and reduce participation in the underground economy.
The Government of Canada works closely with industry and other levels of government to combat the underground economy in Canada. Minister Findlay launched a three-year Underground Economy Strategy, Reducing Participation in the Underground Economy last fall, and formed an Advisory Committee of industry representatives.
For more information, visit: www.cra.gc.ca/undergroundeconomy.
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Rebecca Rogers
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of National Revenue
613-995-2960
Philippe Brideau
Media Relations
Canada Revenue Agency
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