Paul Dubé, Canada’s Taxpayers’ Ombudsman, is submitting his first interim report to Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of National Revenue and Minister of State (Agriculture) in Ottawa Thursday.

The Taxpayers; Ombudsman’s Interim Report describes the efforts the Ombudsman has undertaken since his appointment in February 2008 to set up his office, connect with Canadian taxpayers, address service complaints, and identify systemic issues related to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

The Taxpayers’ Ombudsman role is to uphold the Taxpayer Bill of Rights and to see that taxpayers get professional service and fair treatment from the CRA.

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