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The Canada Revenue Agency is Running a Contest :CRA SOTW


The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is inviting Canadians to tell how the
underground economy is affecting them and their communities by
participating in the Underground Economy - Not your Problem? YouTube
video contest.

Visit the CRA's YouTube channel to find out why the underground
economy is a problem for all Canadians. Then create a video, and tell
us what you think about the underground economy and how it's a problem
for you, your family, or your business. Submit your video entry to the
CRA's YouTube channel. The winner will be honoured with the CRA
Independent Video Producer Award at a special screening to take place
in Ottawa during the spring of 2009. The videos may be used in CRA
outreach initiatives.

"The government is committed to helping Canadians understand their tax
obligations so they can meet their responsibilities and protect
themselves from fraud. In these difficult economic times, it is an
increased priority for the government to address the underground
economy and protect responsible taxpayers who comply with the tax
laws," said the Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of National
Revenue. "All Canadians are affected by the underground economy and
should take advantage of this opportunity to have their say."

Those who participate in the underground economy are avoiding their
tax responsibilities at the expense of all Canadians. This places an
unfair burden on law-abiding businesses and individuals by reducing
the amount of money available for important government programs like
health care, education, and the environment.

The underground economy also undermines the competitiveness of
businesses and individuals because it offers an unfair, illegal
advantage to those who fail to comply with Canada's tax laws.

Consumers who indirectly support the underground economy by paying
cash for a "cheaper deal" should also be aware of the risks they are
taking by dealing with someone who is not operating legitimately,
which includes not having any recourse for poor workmanship and being
liable if someone is injured on the job.

The CRA is working with other federal departments, provincial and
territorial governments, professional organizations, and key industry
groups to identify, prevent, and take action on the underground
economy.

"Through the YouTube video contest, we are opening a dialogue with
Canadians," said Minister Blackburn. "The underground economy is a
significant problem with serious consequences for taxpayers,
businesses, and our economy. Let's start talking about it and start
working together."

The YouTube video contest will be open until April 30, 2009. For more
information on the underground economy, guidelines for video
submissions, and a link to the CRA's YouTube channel, go to www.cra.gc.ca/contest.


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