New Taxpayer Watchdog Plans to Monitor How CRA Handles Pandemic Stressed Taxpayers

New Taxpayer Watchdog Plans to Monitor How CRA Handles Pandemic Stressed Taxpayers
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) headquarters Connaught Building is pictured in Ottawa in this file photo. The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick
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OTTAWA—The new federal taxpayers’ advocate says he plans to keep a close eye on how the Canada Revenue Agency treats Canadians feeling the financial pain from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Francois Boileau says the CRA has agreed to be understanding with Canadians as the agency shifts back to tax-collection mode after months of doling out emergency aid.