http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/kpmg-tax-dodge-trudeau-responds-1.4009567
KPMG offshore tax dodge: Trudeau vows to do 'better job' with tax avoiders
PM responds to investigation by CBC's the fifth estate/Radio-Canada's Enquête, as NDP calls for full probe
CBC News Posted: Mar 03, 2017 6:35 PM ET
The KPMG tax dodge first stirred controversy last spring
when CBC revealed that the CRA offered a secret sweetheart deal — in
effect, an amnesty — to the accounting firm's clients who had been using
the scheme. (Getty Images)
Reacting to a CBC/Radio-Canada investigation into offshore tax
dodges, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has vowed to do a "better job of
getting tax avoiders and tax frauders."
The fifth estate, in a joint investigation with Radio-Canada's Enquête, revealed the names of several wealthy Canadians who appear to be linked to shell companies set up by KPMG in the tiny tax haven of the Isle of Man.
Canadians who bought into the tax scheme declared they were "gifting" their money to an offshore jurisdiction. The money would be invested and any returns would be "gifted" back. Because these returns were so-called gifts, it would all be tax-free.
KPMG has consistently insisted that this "Offshore Company Structure," as they called it, complied with Canadian laws
Documents obtained by the fifth estate and Enquête show 21 "high net worth" Canadian families signed up for the massive tax dodge from 1999 until 2012 — when it was first detected by CRA auditors.
During an event in Vancouver on Friday, Trudeau was asked if he would reopen a parliamentary finance committee's inquiry into the KPMG scheme "in light of these new allegations."
The prime minister avoided referencing KPMG directly, saying "it is absolutely unacceptable that there be people not paying their fair share of taxes."
Trudeau said his government has put $440 million into the Canada
Revenue Agency to "to ensure we are doing a better job of … going out
and getting tax avoiders and tax frauders."
"That's something we're going to continue to do," he said. "We know that there is always more work to do, but it's something we continue to take very, very seriously.
"We know Canadians want to make sure that people are paying their fair share of taxes."
Meanwhile, the NDP is calling for an investigation to uncover the full extent of the KPMG affair.
"The Liberal government must conduct a thorough investigation into this scheme and commit to ending these secret, penalty-free amnesty deals for tax evaders," said Pierre-Luc Dusseault, the party's revenue and finance critic.
The KPMG tax dodge first stirred controversy last spring when CBC revealed that the CRA offered a secret sweetheart deal — in effect, an amnesty — to the accounting firm's clients who had been caught using the scheme.
The offer granted KPMG clients "no penalties" provided they paid back taxes and modest interest.
But Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier insisted Friday that legal proceedings have not been abandoned against any clients who used the KPMG scheme, which the CRA has described as a "sham."
"I insist there was no amnesty and there will not be an amnesty," she said.
The minister also released a statement on Sunday, saying "the CRA continues to take action on a number of fronts, including actively seeking further information through the courts" in relation to the KPMG file.
The fifth estate, in a joint investigation with Radio-Canada's Enquête, revealed the names of several wealthy Canadians who appear to be linked to shell companies set up by KPMG in the tiny tax haven of the Isle of Man.
Canadians who bought into the tax scheme declared they were "gifting" their money to an offshore jurisdiction. The money would be invested and any returns would be "gifted" back. Because these returns were so-called gifts, it would all be tax-free.
KPMG has consistently insisted that this "Offshore Company Structure," as they called it, complied with Canadian laws
Documents obtained by the fifth estate and Enquête show 21 "high net worth" Canadian families signed up for the massive tax dodge from 1999 until 2012 — when it was first detected by CRA auditors.
PM responds
During an event in Vancouver on Friday, Trudeau was asked if he would reopen a parliamentary finance committee's inquiry into the KPMG scheme "in light of these new allegations."
The prime minister avoided referencing KPMG directly, saying "it is absolutely unacceptable that there be people not paying their fair share of taxes."
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, shown in
Vancouver on Friday, says his government has put $440 million into the
Canada Revenue Agency to 'to ensure we are doing a better job of … going
out and getting tax avoiders and tax frauders.' (Jonathan Hayward/The
Canadian Press)
"That's something we're going to continue to do," he said. "We know that there is always more work to do, but it's something we continue to take very, very seriously.
"We know Canadians want to make sure that people are paying their fair share of taxes."
Calls for 'thorough investigation'
Meanwhile, the NDP is calling for an investigation to uncover the full extent of the KPMG affair.
"The Liberal government must conduct a thorough investigation into this scheme and commit to ending these secret, penalty-free amnesty deals for tax evaders," said Pierre-Luc Dusseault, the party's revenue and finance critic.
- KPMG offshore tax dodge a 'facade' designed to hide money, ex-client says
- Canada Revenue offered amnesty to wealthy KPMG clients in offshore tax 'sham'
The KPMG tax dodge first stirred controversy last spring when CBC revealed that the CRA offered a secret sweetheart deal — in effect, an amnesty — to the accounting firm's clients who had been caught using the scheme.
The offer granted KPMG clients "no penalties" provided they paid back taxes and modest interest.
But Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier insisted Friday that legal proceedings have not been abandoned against any clients who used the KPMG scheme, which the CRA has described as a "sham."
"I insist there was no amnesty and there will not be an amnesty," she said.
The minister also released a statement on Sunday, saying "the CRA continues to take action on a number of fronts, including actively seeking further information through the courts" in relation to the KPMG file.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/tax-judge-kpmg-madrid-1.4023995
Tax court judge recuses himself from KPMG-linked trial after CBC revelations
Randall Bocock attended party hosted by law firm that endorsed KPMG tax scheme
By Frédéric Zalac, Harvey Cashore, CBC News
Posted: Mar 14, 2017 11:27 AM ET
Justice Randall Bocock travelled to Madrid last year to
attend conference put on by the International Fiscal Association and
attended a cocktail party hosted by a law firm linked to a KPMG tax
scheme. (McMaster University)
A federal tax court judge has recused himself from a high-profile case involving accounting giant KPMG following revelations by the CBC that he attended an exclusive party in Europe sponsored by the law firm alleged to have signed off on what authorities later decried as an offshore tax "sham."
The fifth estate and Radio-Canada's Enquête program revealed that Justice Randall Bocock, while at an international tax conference last fall in Madrid, took part in a "cocktail reception" hosted by Dentons, a law firm with offices in Canada and around the world.
Bocock was, until this week, managing the case of a wealthy Victoria family that used a KPMG-devised scheme the Canada Revenue Agency says "intended to deceive" the taxman, although he was not expected to be the judge presiding over the actual trial.
"I am recusing myself as case management judge in respect of these appeals," the justice wrote in a "recusal order" posted on the tax court's website.
- Tax court judge attended party hosted by law firm linked to KPMG
- 'Potential misconduct' probe launched into judges after CBC revelations
- Watch The Untouchables on CBC-TV's the fifth estate
"My wife and I briefly attended that reception, open to conference attendees and their guests," Justice Bocock wrote. "I was aware of all these facts, but not the fact that law firm … was referenced anywhere in these appeals."
Bocock insisted he was unaware of Dentons' role in the case until the fifth estate broadcast.
However, documents filed in the Tax Court of Canada state that Dentons — at the time known as Fraser Milner Casgrain — provided "written opinions" as part of the approval process before the KPMG scheme was implemented in 1999.
Eugene Rossiter, chief justice of the Tax
Court of Canada, will name Randall Bocock’s replacement in the trial
into a KPMG tax plan used by wealthy Canadians. Rossiter had previously
defended Bocock’s activities in Madrid where he attended social events
during a KPMG-linked tax conference. (Tax Court of Canada)
In court filings, the Canada Revenue Agency has alleged that the Isle
of Man scheme was a "sham" that "intended to deceive" the federal treasury.
Last week, the Canadian Judicial Council, which oversees federally appointed judges in Canada, announced it was launching an investigation into Bocock and two other judges cited in the investigative programs.
- For tips on this story email investigations@cbc.ca or phone Harvey Cashore at 416-526-4704
"I think now we delve into the area of potential conflict of interest," Norman Sabourin, executive director of the council, told the fifth estate after watching the fifth estate and Enquête.
In his recusal order, Justice Bocock cited the pending investigation — which he described as "fair and appropriate" — as another reason for stepping aside.
"Justice must be done and seen to be done," he wrote.
André Lareau, a Laval University professor and tax law expert who testified at the House of Commons inquiry into the KPMG affair, said judges have to be extremely careful.
"Even if we were to think the judge had no conversations at that cocktail, he should not put himself in a situation where he risks being under the influence or even the appearance of influence," he said.
Bocock's replacement in the trial will be selected by Eugene Rossiter, the chief justice of the Tax Court of Canada, who had previously defended Bocock's activities in Madrid.
"I am satisfied that Justice Bocock did not place himself in a conflict of interest by briefly attending a reception that was open to all participants of an international tax conference," Justice Rossiter wrote in an email to the fifth estate.
In an earlier email, Rossiter's office told the fifth estate that Bocock attended two receptions in Madrid, but declined to say which ones. The chief justice also said two other tax court justices attended the KPMG-sponsored conference, but would not indicate who they were.
Tax court chief justice under review
Rossiter himself is now one of the three judges under review by the Canadian Judicial Council — in his case, for comments he made about the practice of judges on his tax court drinking alcohol at social events with tax industry officials.
"We will have pizza and we will have wine and lots of it," Rossiter said at a recent tax conference in Calgary to what conference organizers in a tweet described as "massive applause."
After CBC/Radio-Canada reported those remarks, Norman Sabourin of the Canadian Judicial Council declined to comment on Rossiter's remarks, except to say that chief justices in particular must "set ethical aspirations."
He said there can be occasions when judges and lawyers get together for drinks without there being anything inappropriate.
The Canadian Judicial Council's review could take up to two months.
Here is a good example
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From: David Amos
Date: Sat, 4 Mar 2017 18:59:21 -0400
Subject: Fwd: Attn Mr Lareau thanks for the call
To: cbcinvestigates
Cc: David Amos
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From: David Amos
Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2015 10:58:12 -0400
Subject: Attn Mr Lareau thanks for the call
To: Andre.Lareau@fd.ulaval.ca
Cc: David Amos
You received a new 0:20 minutes voicemail message, on Monday,
Spetember, 28, 2015 at 11:53:51 AM in mailbox 9028000369 from "LAREAU
ANDRE ." <4185222573>.
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From: David Amos
Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2015 18:54:32 -0400
Subject: I ttried to explain my concerns with KPMG, Joey Oliver and
Kerry-Lynne.Findlay to Harvey Cashore of CBC but he was too busy to
talk to mean old me
To: investigations@cbc.ca, ElenaChurikova@ifac.org, office@cga-ns.org,
info@cpacanada.ca, chait@bcsc.bc.ca, lara.gaede@asc.ca,
cmcinnis@osc.gov.on.ca, anctil-bavas@lautorite.qc.ca,
Communications@ifac.org, info@cairp.ca, gmoore@icans.ns.ca,
tlambie@cpacanada.ca, tobin.lambie@cica.ca, kevin.dancey@cica.ca,
heather.whyte@cica.ca, Hwhyte@cpacanada.ca, Kdancey@cpacanada.ca,
Andrew.Treusch@cra-arc.gc.ca, John.Ossowski@cra-arc.gc.ca,
Richard.Montroy@cra-arc.gc.ca, irussell@iiac.ca, bamsden@iiac.ca,
ministre@justice.gouv.qc.ca, public.integrity@oag.state.ny.us,
dmills@cra.ca, dfrancis@nationalpost.com, dsimon@stu.ca,
rick.hancox@nbsc-cvmnb.ca, DAmirault@bankofcanada.ca,
ZLalani@bankofcanada.ca, victor.boudreau@gnb.ca, ibruce@petersco.com,
rod.giles@osfi-bsif.gc.ca, jlisson@fasken.co.uk, labe@fasken.com,
george.greer@cica.ca, Rachel.degrace@payroll.ca,
Kerry-Lynne.Findlay@cra-arc.gc.ca, atip-aiprp@cra-arc.gc.ca,
atip-aiprp@bankofcanada.ca, jbutler@cppib.com, mmcdaid@cppib.com,
"roger.l.brown"
Kerry-Lynne.Findlay@parl.gc.ca, Philippe.Brideau@cra-arc.gc.ca,
Madonna.Gardiner@cra-arc.gc.ca, Bill.Blair@cra-arc.gc.ca,
Doug.Gaetz@cra-arc.gc.ca
Cc: david.raymond.amos@gmail.com, harvey.cashore@cbc.ca,
"joe.oliver.a1"
"ht.lacroix"
Perhaps the KMG Ombudsman will explain my actions to CBC before the election
https://www.scribd.com/doc/281442628/Me-Versus-the-Crown
http://qslspolitics.blogspot.ca/2008/06/5-years-waiting-on-bank-fraud-payout.html
http://thedavidamosrant.blogspot.ca/2013/04/fwd-canada-revenue-agency-lawyers-money.html
Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:49:20 -0300
From: "David Amos" david.raymond.amos@gmail.com
To: Paulette.Delaney-Smith@rcmp-grc.gc.ca, Akoschany@ctv.ca,
jtravers@thestar.ca, warren.mcbeath@rcmp-grc.gc.ca,
Stephane.vaillancourt@rcmp-grc.gc.ca, oldmaison.wcie@gmail.com,
"Richard Harris" injusticecoalition@hotmail.com, oldmaison@yahoo.com,
Investor.Relations@realogy.com, bruce.noble@fredericton.ca,
webo@xplornet.com, samperrier@hotmail.com, gypsy-blog@hotmail.com,
donald.arseneault@gnb.ca
Subject: Hey WICE you should make sure that Chucky Leblanc and the
RCMP read this blog N'est Pas
CC: premier@gnb.ca, Chris.Baker@gnb.ca, nouvelle@acadienouvelle.com,
newsroom@nbpub.com, carl.davies@gnb.ca, advocacycollective@yahoo.com,
mleger@stu.ca, jwalker@stu.ca, plee@stu.ca, dwatch@web.net,
Duane.Rousselle@unb.ca, jonesr@cbc.ca,
collins.moncton-east@hotmail.com, MichaelB.Murphy@gnb.ca,
kelly.lamrock@gnb.ca, greg.byrne@gnb.ca, Bill.Fraser@gnb.ca,
mary.schryer@gnb.ca, rick.miles@gnb.ca, Bernard.LeBlanc@gnb.ca,
Cheryl.Lavoie@gnb.ca, claude.landry@gnb.ca, Jack.Keir2@gnb.ca,
abel.leblanc@gnb.ca, eugene.mcginley2@gnb.ca, John.Foran@gnb.ca,
roly.macintyre@gnb.ca, Ed.Doherty@gnb.ca
Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2008 10:57:48 -0800 (PST)
From: "David Amos"
Subject: What kind of Bullshit Response is that Paulette
To: "Paulette Delaney-Smith" Paulette.Delaney-Smith@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
We also talked at least twice recently because your fellow cops
directed me to you instead of the dudes I wanted to speak to. You told
me that you gave my material to Kevin Jackson and commented that you
had not received any emails from me lately ( you never respnded to the
ones I sent in the past anyway) and I told you that they had been
blocked by your pals and I suggested that you talk to your incompetent
lawyer Gilmour. Remember lady?
Anyway I was so pissed off by your pals stalking me and putting the
proof of their malice in Youtube that i sent you some emails from my
son's email address (your cop pals killed my other email accounts)
just to see if they would get through. Surprise surprise some did and
some did not. However Iknew that you got yours Methinks there is some
defections in your ranks. Perhaps you and your fellow whisleblowers
who cry alot in the Media should pick up the phone and make a deal
with a honest whistleblower and then tell the truth, the whole truth
and nothing but the truth for the benefit of all Canadians EH?
Everybody and his dog knows that the RCMP are as crooked as hell and
they only care about the RCMP and their pensions not the interests of
the people they were hired to serve and protect.
Veritas Vincit
David Raymond Amos
P.S. I will keep this email in confidence for one day then email it to
politicians and the media and then post it on the web. Quit playing
games and call me will ya? they may be a very importenat election in
the near future and our affairs may become of interest to some smiling
bastards loooking to get relected. Obviously nobody can deny that you
and I did not cross paths before the 39th Parliament sat on April 4th,
2006 and you refused to act within the scope of your employment for
some strange reason and shortly thereafter your former lawyer Richard
Bell whom I had crossed paths with in 2004 became the first judge
Stevey boy Harper appointed Surprise Surprise N'est Pas? 506 434 1379
Please use it tomorrow before I file my first complaints in Federal
Court.
Paulette Delaney-Smith Paulette.Delaney-Smith@rcmp-grc.gc.ca wrote:
David,
I received your voice mail, I have been transferred to another unit
and I am unaware of who is dealing with your complaints at this time.
Paulette Delaney-Smith, Cpl.
RCMPolice "J" DIvision HQ
David Amos 01/03/08 12:49 AM
Whereas you RCMP people refused to act within the scope of your
employment and investigate major crimes Tis time for me to sue many
bankers too N'est Pas Ms. Paulette Delaney-Smith and your old buddy
Louie Lefebvre?
US-KPMG FW Ombudsman Office wrote:
Subject: Response to your emails
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:16:12 -0500
From: "US-KPMG FW Ombudsman Office"
To: ,
Dear Mr. Amos,
Thank you for contacting us. We have reviewed the information that you
provided in your emails, and are not able to determine what specific
issues you are raising that we should consider investigating. Thus, in
order to conduct an investigation, we need to gather more specific
information. Would you be willing to have a confidential conversation
with me, the Ombudsman here at KPMG LLP (US) or would you be willing
to provide me with a summary of your allegations as they relate to
KPMG LLP or its clients and any evidence to support those allegations?
Thank you for your continued assistance with this matter.
Thanks,
Michael Plansky
Ombudsman
The information in this email is confidential and may be legally
privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee. Access to this
email by anyone else is unauthorized. If you are not the intended
recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken
or omitted to be taken in reliance on it, is prohibited and may be
unlawful. When addressed to our clients any opinions or advice
contained in this email are subject to the terms and conditions
expressed in the governing KPMG client engagement letter.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/cabinet-ministers-met-publicly-with-kpmg-while-firm-s-tax-sham-under-cra-probe-1.3234876
Cabinet ministers met publicly with KPMG while firm's tax 'sham' under CRA probe
Accounting firm joined revenue minister at speech while fighting court order
By Harvey Cashore and Frederic Zalac, CBC News Posted: Sep 21, 2015
5:53 PM ET|
Finance Minister Joe Oliver, left, was introduced by KPMG's head of
tax, Elio Luongo, right, at a meeting of the Vancouver Board of Trade
on April 28, 2015. (CBC)
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■KPMG tax 'sham' could lead to criminal investigation, experts say
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Top Conservative cabinet ministers met publicly with senior staff from
KPMG's tax division, and one went so far as to promote the firm, even
as the Canada Revenue Agency was alleging the company set up an
offshore tax "sham" that deceived the government and deprived the
treasury of potentially millions of dollars, a CBC News investigation
shows.
Revenue Minister Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Finance Minister Joe Oliver and
Prime Minister Stephen Harper all appeared in public with officials
from KPMG's tax department in 2014 and 2015 during the period when CRA
auditors were continuing an investigation into one of the accounting
firm's tax schemes and seeking names of multimillionaire clients.
KPMG also sponsored Oliver's 2015 post-budget speech in Vancouver. And
in August 2014, KPMG executives registered to lobby the prime minister
and his staff.
■KPMG offshore 'sham' deceived tax authorities, CRA alleges
■Federal probe of KPMG tax 'sham' stalled in court
■KPMG tax 'sham' could lead to criminal investigation: experts
■Tax havens explained: How the rich hide money
The CRA has alleged in court documents that the KPMG tax dodge —
which involved clients with a minimum of $5 million setting up shell
companies in the Isle of Man — was "intended to deceive" authorities.
KPMG has been fighting a February 2013 court order to hand over the
list of wealthy clients to the CRA for more than two years.
Yet in the 31 months since the judicial authorization, neither the
federal government nor KPMG has requested a court date for the
accounting firm's appeal.
A letter filed in Federal Court on July 20, 2015, written by a KPMG
lawyer — stating the letter was "approved in …advance" by lawyers at
the Department of Justice on behalf of the minister of national
revenue — said that both sides are pursuing "confidential" discussions
to try to settle out of court.
KPMG lawyers had previously told the court the "lengthy process" was
due to the "complexity" of the issues.
Appearance of conflict of interest?
Duff Conacher, a visiting professor at the University of Ottawa who
teaches on ethics in government, said the Tory meetings with KPMG,
while it was being pursued by the government, could raise questions of
an appearance of a conflict of interest.
Conacher said the meetings may lead to speculation about what is
happening behind closed doors "because anyone who looks at it from the
outside says, 'Hey, wait a second, this case hasn't been pursued
aggressively. I wonder why?' "
A spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office declined to say what
was discussed with Harper and his aides, except to say that the
meetings with KPMG were part of routine "stakeholder" discussions.
The spokesperson did not respond to questions about whether anyone
approached the prime minister or his staff to discuss the court case
against KPMG.
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For confidential tips on this story, please email
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"We do not get into details about when and how meetings are scheduled,
nor the content of those discussions," the PMO spokesperson said in a
statement to CBC News.
KPMG won't talk about the meetings either, but insists no one from the
firm ever mentioned the court cases to any Conservative minister or
the prime minister. (For KPMG's full statement, click here.)
"Any suggestion of an improper relationship between KPMG leaders and
the Prime Minister's Office are patently false," KPMG said in an
emailed statement.
Findlay promoted KPMG during public speech
Revenue Minister Findlay also declined to speak to CBC News, including
about a speech she gave last February when she referred the public to
KPMG, and other accountants, in a talk about tax planning.
During the Feb. 9 speech in Vancouver, Findlay introduced Walter Pela,
KPMG's head of tax for the Vancouver region, and three other
accountants. The minister told the audience KPMG and others had joined
her there to represent their industry association, the Chartered
Professional Accountants of Canada.
A slide that was projected during a speech by Finance Minister Joe
Oliver in Vancouver on April 28, 2015, noted that KPMG was a 'proud
sponsor' of the event. (CBC)
The minister told the public audience that the accountants could be
consulted when making "complicated" tax files.
She also posed for photos with KPMG's Pela and his colleagues.
In a statement, Findlay's spokesperson said, "It is not uncommon for
the minister to attend events and announcements with stakeholders and
leaders of her local community."
Findlay's spokesperson also said the minister has never been
approached by anyone at KPMG to discuss the court cases.
CRA audits and investigations routinely proceed without any
involvement from the minister of national revenue, even if they are
conducted on her behalf.
CBC News has learned Findlay was first informed of the CRA
investigation into the KPMG tax scheme more than a year before her
speech in Vancouver, after her communications department referred her
to a news report about the case.
Findlay did not respond to queries from CBC News about whether she
informed the Prime Minister's Office or her cabinet colleagues after
she learned of the case against KPMG.
Conacher, who is also co-founder of Democracy Watch, said the revenue
minister was ill-advised to have KPMG join her in public, particularly
during a tax probe. "It's improper for a minister to be promoting
companies directly like that and specifically naming them."
Sponsored Oliver's speech
On April 28, one week after the 2015 federal budget, KPMG Canada
sponsored a post-budget speech in Vancouver for Oliver.
KPMG's head of tax, Elio Luongo, introduced Oliver to the meeting of
the Vancouver Board of Trade at Pan Pacific Hotel. Luongo also thanked
his firm, KPMG, for sponsoring the finance minister's talk. "Today's
event would not have been possible without your support," he said.
CBC News reporter Frederic Zalac caught up with Luongo at the event.
Luongo declined to answer questions about why KPMG was not handing
over the secret client list of wealthy Canadians to the Canada Revenue
Agency.
A spokesperson for KPMG later said it would be inappropriate for the
firm to comment on matters that may be before the courts.
In an emailed statement, a spokesperson for Oliver said the finance
minister was not aware of the CRA investigation into KPMG's tax
product at the time he made the speech.
The Vancouver Board of Trade chooses its own sponsors, the
spokesperson said, adding that members of all political parties have
given speeches to the board, including Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau.
'Inappropriate and unethical'
Democracy Watch's Conacher says the government should not have allowed
KPMG to sponsor a finance minister's speech, let alone when it was
alleged to have set up an offshore scheme to defraud the public
treasury.
"It's inappropriate and unethical [for the finance minister] to be
speaking at privately sponsored events," Conacher said.
Federal records show KPMG'S Luongo registered in Ottawa as a lobbyist
starting in 2012 to lobby the CRA, the Department of Finance and,
later, the Prime Minister's Office on behalf of the accounting firm on
topics including taxation.
In early 2014, in his position as chair of the Vancouver Board of
Trade, Luongo emceed at a public event for Harper.
"We want to thank you for your strong leadership and thank you for
being with us today," Luongo said.
Lobby registry records also show that KPMG executives met with Harper,
his chief of staff Ray Novak and two other PMO staffers on Aug. 13,
2014, to discuss "economic development, taxation, finance."
KPMG's spokesperson said no one from the firm ever mentioned the case
of MNR v KPMG to the prime minister or his staff.
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KPMG's full statement:
Consistent with professional standards, KPMG is committed to treating
our clients' private financial affairs as confidential. Therefore we
cannot disclose, respond to, or discuss any specific client matters.
In addition, with respect to the CBC's questions relating to tax
matters dating back to 1999, aspects of this are currently before the
courts and accordingly it is inappropriate for us to comment.
Any suggestion of an improper relationship between KPMG leaders and
the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) are patently false. KPMG
representatives, along with many other business, government and
community leaders periodically participate in public events and group
meetings with government officials, including the PMO. We have never
met privately with the PM or PMO to discuss any specific
client‐related matters.
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For more on this story, watch the documentary The Isle of Sham tonight
on CBC-TV's The National.
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From: David Amos
Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2015 15:24:24 -0300
Subject: Fwd: The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants and
their many associates must remember me now Correct Ms. Minister of
National Revenue Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., M.P?
To: hbrady@berkeley.edu, gsppdean@berkeley.edu, swinfo@scottwalker.com
Cc: David Amos
Henry E. Brady
Goldman School Dean
Class of 1941 Monroe Deutsch Professor of Political Science and Public
Policy
103 GSPP Main
hbrady@berkeley.edu
gsppdean@berkeley.edu
*Assistant: Beth McCleary*
(510) 642-5116
*Email Beth McCleary*
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From: Elena Churikova
Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2015 20:22:31 +0000
Subject: RE: The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants and their
many associates must remember me know correct Kevin Dancey?
To: David Amos
Cc: David Amos
Dear David,
Thank you for forwarding the information to me and taking your time to
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-----Original Message-----
From: David Amos [mailto:motomaniac333@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, August 14, 2015 4:17 PM
To: Elena Churikova
Cc: David Amos
Subject: Fwd: The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants and
their many associates must remember me know correct Kevin Dancey?
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: David Amos
Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2015 11:10:40 -0400
Subject: The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants and their
many associates must remember me know correct Kevin Dancey?
To: office@cga-ns.org, info@cpacanada.ca, chait@bcsc.bc.ca,
lara.gaede@asc.ca, cmcinnis@osc.gov.on.ca,
anctil-bavas@lautorite.qc.ca, Communications@ifac.org, info@cairp.ca,
gmoore@icans.ns.ca
Cc: David Amos
tobin.lambie@cica.ca, kevin.dancey@cica.ca, heather.whyte@cica.ca,
Hwhyte@cpacanada.ca, Kdancey@cpacanada.ca
http://archive.newswire.ca/en/story/194055/media-advisory-canadian-institute-of-chartered-accountants-media-availability
October 16, 2007 4:04 PM
- General
- Media Advisories
Media Advisory - Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Media
Availability
TORONTO, Oct. 16 /CNW/ - Kevin Dancey, President and CEO of the Canadian
Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA), will be available for phone
interviews with the media following tonight's federal Throne Speech.
Any media outlet wanting to book an interview can contact Tobin Lambie,
Manager, Media, at 416-204-3228 or tobin.lambie@cica.ca
For further information: Chartered Accountants of Canada, 277 Wellington
Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5V 3H2, Tel: (416) 977-3222, Fax:
(416) 977-8585, www.cica.ca
http://stop-ca-cma-cga-merger.blogspot.ca/2012/07/kevin-dancey-is-hypocrite.html
https://www.cpacanada.ca/en/the-cpa-profession/about-cpa-canada/cpa-canada-executive-team/kevin-dancey-fcpa-fca
https://www.ic.gc.ca/app/secure/orl/lrrs/do/vwRg;jsessionid=0001nR5JX0xLJoJGZp-A6xdnWVp:-J7IRK?cno=13682®Id=817530&blnk=1
Kevin Dancey
Canadian Institute-Chartered
277 Wellington St W,
Toronto, ON, M5V 3E4
Telephone 416-977-3222
https://www.cpacanada.ca/en/the-cpa-profession/about-cpa-canada/governance-of-cpa-canada/cpa-canada-committees/tax-committees-overview/cbacpa-canada-joint-committee-on-taxation
CBA/CPA Canada Joint Committee on Taxation: Guidance on federal income
tax issues
Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) collaborates
with the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) to offer the federal
government input on tax laws through its Joint Committee on Taxation.
Close-up of a businesswoman writing at a meeting table. Other business
people are seen in the background.
A long-standing collaboration of CPA Canada and the Canadian Bar
Association, this committee is a knowledge resource that enables CPA
Canada to provide the Department of Finance and Canada Revenue Agency
with expert insights on the technical aspects of present and proposed
federal income tax laws. Its members respond to income tax legislation
developments, make recommendations to the federal government to
resolve income tax matters and provide expert counsel on income tax
policy to other CPA Canada committees.
Members
Mitchell Sherman (chair)
Goodmans LLP
Toronto
Janice Russell, CPA, CA (co-chair)
Deloitte LLP
Toronto
Siobhan Monaghan (vice chair)
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
Toronto
Kim Moody, FCA (vice chair)
Moodys LLP Tax Advisors
Calgary
Bruce Ball, FCPA, FCA
BDO Canada LLP
Toronto
Corrado Cardarelli
Torys LLP
Toronto
Larry Chapman, FCPA, FCA
Non-voting ex-officio
Canadian Tax Foundation
Toronto
Gabe Hayos, FCPA, FCA
Non-voting ex-officio
Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada
Toronto
Kenneth Griffin, CPA, CA
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Toronto
Michael McLaren
Thorsteinssons
Vancouver
Darcy Moch
Bennett Jones LLP
Calgary
Colin Mowatt, CPA, CA
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Toronto
Angelo Nikolakakis
Couzin Taylor LLP
Montreal
Joel Nitikman
Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP
Vancouver
Edward Rowe
Osler Hoskin & Harcourt
Calgary
Lorne Shillinger, CPA, CA
KPMG LLP
Toronto
Sandra Slaats
Deloitte LLP
Toronto
Anthony Strawson, CMA
Felesky Flynn LLP
Calgary
Glen Thompson, CA
MNP LLP
Edmonton
Jeffrey Trossman
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Toronto
Tim Wach
Gowlings Lafleur Henderson LLP
Toronto
Craig Webster, CA
Borden Lander Gervais LLP
Toronto
Penny Woolford, CPA, CA
KPMG LLP
Toronto
Eric Xiao, CPA, CA
Ernst & Young
Toronto
Karen Yull, CPA, CA
Grant Thornton LLP
http://www.ctf.ca/ctfweb/EN/About_CTF/EN/About_CTF/About_CTF.aspx?hkey=01b267e2-33f2-4a8b-a800-8531b42ad825
Toronto office:
Québec office:
Canadian Tax Foundation
595 Bay Street
Suite 1200
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2N5
Tel: 416-599-0283
Fondation canadienne de fiscalité
1250 boul. René-Lévesque ouest
Bureau 2935
Montreal, Québec
H3B 4W8
Tél: (514)939-6323
About the Canadian Tax Foundation:
Founded in 1945 as an independent tax research organization under the
joint sponsorship of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants
and the Canadian Bar Association, the Foundation provides a unique
forum for lawyers, accountants, academics and other tax professionals
to work together for the betterment of the Canadian tax system and the
tax profession in general.
For our 10,000 plus members, the Foundation is a valuable resource for
the scope and depth of the tax information it provides and for its
services to members, which support their everyday work in the taxation
field.
The Foundation has long been respected by Government policy makers and
administrators for its objectivity, its focus on current tax issues,
its concern for improvement of the Canadian tax system, and its
significant contribution to tax and fiscal
Governance
The activities of the Foundation are directed by a board of 34
governors, nominated in consultation with its founding bodies, the
Canadian Bar Association and the Chartered Professional Accountants of
Canada. Governors are elected for a one-year term by the members
present at the annual general meeting and generally serve for 3 years.
The elected board represents all regions of Canada, the accounting and
legal professions, and other tax-focused disciplines, and reflects
diversity of specialization and of business organization. The board
carries out its work through an executive committee (which includes
the Foundation's full-time Executive Director) and several other
working committees concerned with research, conferences and other
events, membership, finances and government and community relations. A
nominating committee in consultation with the Foundation's director
prepares the slate for the election of a new board each year.
Kevin Dancey
Job Title: IFAC Board Technical Advisor for Carol Bellringer
Country: Canada
Kevin Dancey is the technical advisor for IFAC Board member Carol
Bellringer. He was previously a member of the IFAC Board, 2006-2012.
Mr. Dancey is president and chief executive officer of CPA Canada,
appointed in January 2013 after previous serving as president of the
Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA), a position he
assumed in 2006. Prior to this, he was the CEO and senior partner of
PwC in Canada and a member of the PricewaterhouseCoopers Global
Leadership Team. Prior to election to this position he served as
leader of PwC’s Canadian Tax Services Group. From 1993 to 1995, he
served as assistant deputy minister of the Tax Policy Branch of the
Canadian Department of Finance. He also served as special advisor to
the assistant deputy minister of the Tax Policy Branch of the Canadian
Department of Finance from 1985 to 1987. In addition, he worked with
the Joint Committee on Taxation of the Canadian Bar Association and
CICA.
Mr. Dancey graduated from McMaster University with an honors degree in
Math and Economics. He is a Chartered Accountant and in 2000 received
the FCA designation.
.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZJefyNjg8I
https://www.youtube.com/user/CICAVideo1/videos?shelf_id=1&view=0&sort=dd
http://thedavidamosrant.blogspot.ca/2014/06/the-pdf-files-hereto-attached-forever.html
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: David Amos
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2015 01:57:52 -0400
Subject: Fwd: The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants and
their many associates must remember me now Correct Ms. Minister of
National Revenue Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., M.P?
To: Andrew.Treusch@cra-arc.gc.ca, John.Ossowski@cra-arc.gc.ca,
Richard.Montroy@cra-arc.gc.ca, irussell@iiac.ca, bamsden@iiac.ca,
ministre@justice.gouv.qc.ca, public.integrity@oag.state.ny.us,
dmills@cra.ca, dfrancis@nationalpost.com, dsimon@stu.ca,
rick.hancox@nbsc-cvmnb.ca, DAmirault@bankofcanada.ca,
ZLalani@bankofcanada.ca, victor.boudreau@gnb.ca, ibruce@petersco.com,
rod.giles@osfi-bsif.gc.ca, tobin.lambie@cica.ca, jlisson@fasken.co.uk,
labe@fasken.com, george.greer@cica.ca, Rachel.degrace@payroll.ca,
Kerry-Lynne.Findlay@cra-arc.gc.ca, atip-aiprp@cra-arc.gc.ca,
atip-aiprp@bankofcanada.ca, jbutler@cppib.com, mmcdaid@cppib.com,
"roger.l.brown"
Cc: david.raymond.amos@gmail.com, Kerry-Lynne.Findlay@parl.gc.ca,
Philippe.Brideau@cra-arc.gc.ca, Madonna.Gardiner@cra-arc.gc.ca,
Bill.Blair@cra-arc.gc.ca, Doug.Gaetz@cra-arc.gc.ca
Office of the Minister of National Revenue
The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., M.P.
Minister of National Revenue
7th Floor
555 MacKenzie Avenue
Ottawa ON K1A 0L5
Rebecca Rogers
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of National Revenue
613-995-2960
Philippe Brideau
Media Relations
Canada Revenue Agency
613-941-6269
Office of the Commissioner - Chief Executive Officer of the CRA
Mr. Andrew Treusch Commissioner of Revenue
Mr. John Ossowski Deputy Commissioner
7th Floor
555 MacKenzie Avenue
Ottawa ON K1A 0L5
Phone 623 957 3688
Andrew.Treusch@cra-arc.gc.ca
John.Ossowski@cra-arc.gc.ca
Richard.Montroy@cra-arc.gc.ca
Investment Industry Association of Canada (IIAC)
Head Office
11 King Street West
Suite 1600
Toronto, ON M5H 4C7
416.364.2754
CEO Ian Russell
416 865 3035
irussell@iiac.ca
Barbara Amsden
Director Special Projects
416 687 5488
bamsden@iiac.ca
For the PUBLIC RECORD in 2008 when Harper decided to call a election
just before the economy crashed and Obama got himself elected I found
out that not one beancounter overseen by Kevin Dancey and his cohorts
was willing to audit me for the benefit of Elections Canada. The
Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants should not deny my
contacts with them in 2008 CORRECT?
Lets just say the fact that they tried hard to ignore me did not
surprise me but I did send many emails and made a lot of phone calls
in order to discuss all the wicked games the “Harper” government and
its many buddies were playing against me. Seven years ago I didn’t
care if I ever ran for public office again because after doing so four
times within two years I realized that the Canadian and Yankee
electorate didn’t give a good god damn about the fate or the words of
a whistleblower. So I went kinda global with my many concerns after
that. However seven years later the election of the 42nd Parliament
and the following Yankee Presidential election next year are far too
important for any ethical soul to ignore.
Trust that I don’t care that Harper’s new law does not allow me to
vote. Section 3 of the Charter still allows Donald Sutherland, Wayne
Gretzky and even mean old me to run for a seat in the House of Commons
THAT IS IF I can find someone with enough balls to audit my records or
rather a lack thereof because I take no donations and make no claim
for expenses. There cannot be one soul on the planet easier to audit
that I. Nothing minus nothing equals NOTHING. My auditors in the past
got to send my fellow taxpayers quite a bill byway of Elections Canada
for work they checked with a mere glance. It appears to me that
politics outweighs simple greed.
With that in mind and knowing that polling day by law would be October
19th, I began to call many local chartered accountants in the New
Brunswick area this spring to see if anyone would audit me. Not one
would because of local politics so I began to call some accountants in
Toronto as well with the same result. Hell I even forwarded one very
strange response to the Election Commissioner in June and have gotten
no response from his office as of yet. That said once the writ was
dropped I tried even more diligently to find an accountant and was
appalled by their obvious double talk and pure bullshit. With each
call I became more convinced that my last statement in the prior
paragraph was true. So as you all know I stress tested you all last
week and with the exception of a few nice ladies you all failed
bigtime.
For example whereas I am a fairly well known whistleblower about the
financial industry who still reads and argues a lot need I say I found
this letter interesting?
http://iiac.ca/wp-content/uploads/IIAC-Commissioner-Treusch-CRA-Letter-Requesting-Meeting-on-T5103+T5013A-Combination-and-XML-Implementation.pdf
Last week I called and managed to talk to the CEO Ian Russell about
what he had posted to the CRA Commissioner on the Internet. Need I
say that Russell did not impress me?
At first Russell denied the letter then asked if I got it by way of
Freedom of Information. DUHHH How dumb is that???? Clearly I got it
from his website. I told him it didn’t matter how I got it what was
far more important was the fact that I read it. He also claimed to
have no idea as to who I was even though I had contacted his
organization several times over the years and even watched them check
my work on the Internet. Anyway I heard enough bullshit from him for
one day so I hung up on him and started to talk to his a lot of his
equally snobby buddies. Trust that a lot of very sneaky Upper
Canadians minor ta minions who love money started Googling my name
after that.
Hardly anybody wanted to talk to me for over a week or played dumb or
insulted me. So on Friday I sent a couple of emails as promised to
many people. By the end of the day I began getting voicemails and
phone calls from snobby dudes who claimed to have not received my
emails but at least my phone still worked EH? On the other hand other
people obviously did get my emails and at least one lady responded in
writing in a very ethical fashion before quitting time on Friday.
Methinks I should have been a special project for Barbara Amsden many
moons ago.
In fact since March of 2014 when I found out that I could not collect
my Canada Pension because Revenue Canada had cancelled my SIN number
not once could I talk to anyone of any authority in the employ of
Minister Findlay. Last week the response from her office was way
beyond ridiculous. I was told that there was nobody to speak to within
the Minister’s office because the election was on. I said bullshit the
Minister is still the Minister until her replacement is hopefully
sworn in November or December. Until that time Canadians must continue
to pay their taxes and the National Revenue Minister and her
underlings must continue to do their jobs as per their mandates. Even
after the election is over whether she be reelected or not Ms Findlay
is still a Queen’s Counsel SHE MUST UPHOLD THE LAW just as every
ethical officer of the court should do. What say you now Kerry-Lynne
D. Findlay QC, the current National Revenue Minister? Harper still got
your tongue?
Trust that none of the Taxpayers Ombudsmen would ever talk to me much
less answer an email since that position was created seven years ago.
Whenever anyone answers the OTO phone they always deny that I sent
their bosses anything and want to make out a new complaint HMMMM.
Perhaps I will and this time send the Ombudsman a summons to Federal
Court instead. With regards to litigation I know for a fact that the
CROWN and even Ms. Sherra Profit’s old law firm (in fact both law
firms before they merged) has a HUGE pile of my documents going back
to 2004 so it should save me a lot of redundant paperwork as I address
taxpayer rights and that of a whistleblower against the taxman and the
CROWN N’esy Pas?
In closing here are two examples of my emails from years ago.Two
corporate entities in the employ of the CROWN that claim not receive
my emails. Yea Right At least one honest lady working for a Global
outfit in New York who knows how to read and write N'esy Pas Stevey
Boy Harper and Mr Mindless Mulcair?
Heres hoping I find an honest auditor because lots of folks would
enjoy watching me debate Rob Moore some more EH?
Veritas Vincit
David Raymond Amos
902 800 0369
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Ministre de la Justice Ministre de la Justice
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2015 01:51:40 -0400
Subject: Rép. : Re: So Whose job is it to audit the auditors? Methinks
it must be mine. (Accusé de réception)
To: David Amos
Bonjour,
Nous accusons réception de votre courriel et vous remercions d'avoir
communiqué avec la ministre de la Justice.
Nous vous assurons que votre demande sera traitée avec toute l'attention
qu'elle mérite.
>>> David Amos
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Ministre de la Justice Ministre de la Justice
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2015 01:49:07 -0400
Subject: Rép. : Fwd: So Whose job is it to audit the auditors?
Methinks it must be mine. (Accusé de réception)
To: David Amos
Bonjour,
Nous accusons réception de votre courriel et vous remercions d'avoir
communiqué avec la ministre de la Justice.
Nous vous assurons que votre demande sera traitée avec toute l'attention
qu'elle mérite.
>>> David Amos
---------- Original message ----------
From: David Amos
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2015 01:47:51 -0400
Subject: Fwd: So Whose job is it to audit the auditors? Methinks it
must be mine.
To: Andrew.Treusch@cra-arc.gc.ca, John.Ossowski@cra-arc.gc.ca,
Richard.Montroy@cra-arc.gc.ca, irussell@iiac.ca, bamsden@iiac.ca,
ministre@justice.gouv.qc.ca, public.integrity@oag.state.ny.us,
dmills@cra.ca, dfrancis@nationalpost.com, dsimon@stu.ca,
rick.hancox@nbsc-cvmnb.ca, DAmirault@bankofcanada.ca,
ZLalani@bankofcanada.ca, victor.boudreau@gnb.ca, ibruce@petersco.com,
rod.giles@osfi-bsif.gc.ca, tobin.lambie@cica.ca, jlisson@fasken.co.uk,
labe@fasken.com, george.greer@cica.ca, Rachel.degrace@payroll.ca,
Kerry-Lynne.Findlay@cra-arc.gc.ca, atip-aiprp@cra-arc.gc.ca,
atip-aiprp@bankofcanada.ca, jbutler@cppib.com, mmcdaid@cppib.com,
"roger.l.brown"
Kerry-Lynne.Findlay@parl.gc.ca, Philippe.Brideau@cra-arc.gc.ca,
Madonna.Gardiner@cra-arc.gc.ca, Bill.Blair@cra-arc.gc.ca,
Doug.Gaetz@cra-arc.gc.ca
Cc: david.raymond.amos@gmail.com
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: David Amos
Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2015 11:48:13 -0400
Subject: Fwd: So Whose job is it to audit the auditors? Methinks it
must be mine.
To: PublicAffairs_AffairesPubliques@iiac.ca, oig
Cc: David Amos
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: David Amos
Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2015 11:38:49 -0400
Subject: So Whose job is it oi audit the auditors? Methinks it must be
mine.
To: office@cga-ns.org, info@cpacanada.ca, chait@bcsc.bc.ca,
lara.gaede@asc.ca, cmcinnis@osc.gov.on.ca,
anctil-bavas@lautorite.qc.ca, Communications@ifac.org, info@cairp.ca,
gmoore@icans.ns.ca, tlambie@cpacanada.ca, tobin.lambie@cica.ca,
kevin.dancey@cica.ca, heather.whyte@cica.ca, Hwhyte@cpacanada.ca,
Kdancey@cpacanada.ca
Cc: David Amos
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: David Amos
Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2015 17:20:32 -0400
Subject: We did talk correct Mr Stewart? Trust that I am not playing
games with you or the evil bastard that has been threatening my family
for years
To: stephen@stewartformalpeque.ca, sunrayzulu
Cc: David Amos
etc etc etc
exclusif du destinataire ci-dessus. Toute autre personne est par les
présentes avisée qu'il lui est strictement interdit de le diffuser,
de le distribuer ou de le reproduire. Si le destinataire ne peut être
joint ou vous est inconnu, nous vous prions d'en informer immédiatement
l'expéditeur par courrier électronique et de détruire ce message et
toute copie de celui-ci.
On 11/25/11, David Amos
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: David Amos
Date: Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:46:19 -0400
Subject: Obviously you beancounters in Upper Canada get my emails EH
Mr Walsh? Scroll past the proof to view a very recent and very serious
email to a fellow Maritimer
To: mark.walsh@cica.ca, president@uottawa.ca, bmiazga@uottawa.ca,
dawn.russell@dal.ca, DAmirault@bankofcanada.ca,
MCarney@bankofcanada.ca, George.Bentley@fin.gc.ca,
paul.vickery@iustice.gc.ca, "rick.hancox"
info@coalitionavenirquebec.org, consultation-en-cours@lautorite.qc.ca,
syellin@ific.ca, geg
sylvain.theberge@lautorite.qc.ca, lucie.roy@lautorite.qc.ca, dfrancis
Cc: flaherty.j@parl.gc.ca, harry.klompas@cica.ca, occupyTOmedia
dmills@cra.ca, "j.kroes"
Just Dave
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: David Amos
> Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:18:23 -0400
> Subject: Don't call me a at the end of a bad day and try to BULLSHIT
> me. (416 204-3236) Everybody knows who I called and why.
> To: harry.klompas@cica.ca, mark.walsh@cica.ca
> Cc: "flaherty.j@parl.gc.ca"
> "t.j.burke@gnb.ca"
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: David Amos
> Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:23:33 -0400
> Subject: RE: Federal Financial Oversight in Canada? Tell me another
> Mr. Davies right after you talk to the RCMP, INTERPOL and T.J. Burke.
> To: h.davies@lse.ac.uk, "George. Bentley"
> desautels@telfer.uottawa.ca, phogg@osgoode.yorku.ca,
> joan.monahan@fin.gc.ca, g.tree@lse.ac.uk, info@telfer.uottawa.ca,
> adam.dodek@uottawa.ca, mbehiel@uottawa.ca, mjackman@uottawa.ca,
> president@uottawa.ca, bmiazga@uottawa.ca, dawn.russell@dal.ca,
> DAmirault@bankofcanada.ca, MCarney@bankofcanada.ca,
> tsalman@salmanpartners.com, ZLalani@bankofcanada.ca
> Cc: "t.j.burke@gnb.ca"
>
>
> Now that the economy is a tailspin for reasons that are largely YOUR
> cohorts' fault. What I would like to know is why the Dept of a
> Foreign Affairs and the Bank of Canada allowed the Americans to
> falsely imprison me in 2004 and why the RCMP did the same four god
> dammed years later?
>
> http://www.bankofcanada.ca/en/bios/lalani.html
>
> http://www.expertpanel.ca/eng/about-us/panel-members/index.php
>
> http://www.lse.ac.uk/collections/meetthedirector/
>
> http://www.lse.ac.uk/directory/staff/name.htm
>
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: David Amos
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:05:19 -0400
Subject: Fwd: I heard you joking on CBC Ms. Francis and the lawyer
Bill Rice bitching about the lawyer John Coffee and Tom Hockin
bragging while I was calling Mr Bentley of a questionable panel.
To: ibruce@petersco.com, rod.giles@osfi-bsif.gc.ca,
tobin.lambie@cica.ca, jlisson@fasken.co.uk, labe@fasken.com,
george.greer@cica.ca
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: David Amos
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:52:53 -0400
Subject: I heard you joking on CBC Ms. Francis and the lawyer Bill
Rice bitching about the lawyer John Coffee and Tom Hockin bragging
while I was calling Mr Bentley of a questionable panel.
To: dfrancis@nationalpost.com, sbigelow@yorku.ca, media@asc.ca,
inquiries@asc.ca, jlanin@law.columbia.edu, jcoffee@law.columbia.edu,
lawrence_schwartz@ca.telus.com, commscons@expertpanel.ca
Cc: "flaherty.j@parl.gc.ca"
turcotte"
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From: David Amos
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:20:19 -0400
Subject: RE: the Brennan Center for Justice
To: jejohnsn@debevoise.com, susan.lehman@nyu.edu, brennancenter@nyu.edu
Cc: webo
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: David Amos
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:41:52 -0400
Subject: We just talked Mr. Vickery
To: paul.vickery@iustice.gc.ca
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: David Amos
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:06:57 -0400
Subject: we are talking
To: ministre@justice.gouv.qc.ca
Cc: rdeubelbeiss@justice.gouv.qc.ca
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: David Amos
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:41:18 -0400
Subject: what planet do Jean St-Gelais people from
To: sylvain.theberge@lautorite.qc.ca, lucie.roy@lautorite.qc.ca,
denise.houde@lautorite.qc.ca, pasquale.dibiasio@lautorite.qc.ca,
pierre.cantin@lautorite.qc.ca
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: David Amos
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:07:02 -0400
Subject: Fwd: You fellas at PARADIGM called me back EH Seth Moskowitz?
(506 756 8687)
To: slachapelle@ific.ca, consultation-en-cours@lautorite.qc.ca
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: David Amos
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:30:12 -0400
Subject: You fellas at PARADIGM called me back EH Seth Moskowitz? (506 756
8687"
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Cc: webo
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The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants was incorporated by an
Act of the Parliament of Canada in 1902.[1] This Act, now known as the
Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Act, was last amended in
1990 to reflect the CICA's current mandate and powers.[2]
Working in collaboration with its provincial member organizations, the
CICA supports the setting of accounting, auditing and assurance
standards for business, not-for-profit organizations and government,
and develops and delivers education programs. It also provides a range
of member services and professional literature; undertakes research
and development of intellectual property; issues guidance on risk
management and governance; and fosters relationships with key
stakeholders nationally and internationally.
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M5G 2N5
Tel: 416-599-0283
About the Canadian Tax Foundation:
Founded in 1945 as an independent tax research organization under the
joint sponsorship of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants
and the Canadian Bar Association, the Foundation provides a unique
forum for lawyers, accountants, academics and other tax professionals
to work together for the betterment of the Canadian tax system and the
tax profession in general.
For our 10,000 plus members, the Foundation is a valuable resource for
the scope and depth of the tax information it provides and for its
services to members, which support their everyday work in the taxation
field.
The Foundation has long been respected by Government policy makers and
administrators for its objectivity, its focus on current tax issues,
its concern for improvement of the Canadian tax system, and its
significant contribution to tax and fiscal
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Canada. Governors are elected for a one-year term by the members
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The elected board represents all regions of Canada, the accounting and
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April 10, 2015 16:00 ET
The Minister of National Revenue Announces Appointment of the New
Taxpayers' Ombudsman
New Ombudsman brings a wealth of experience in dispute resolution to the
role
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - April 10, 2015) - Canada Revenue Agency
The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of
National Revenue, today announced the appointment of the new
Taxpayers' Ombudsman, Ms. Sherra Profit. Minister Findlay underscored
the Canada Revenue Agency's (CRA) commitment to maintain its strong
relationship with the Office of the Taxpayers' Ombudsman in order to
provide Canadians with fair, equitable and respectful service.
The Office of the Taxpayers' Ombudsman was established in 2008 and
operates independently from the CRA. Its mandate is to uphold the
Taxpayer Bill of Rights and provide an impartial review of unresolved
taxpayer service complaints. This Government created the Taxpayer Bill
of Rights, as well as the Office of the Taxpayer's Ombudsman, and is
committed to offering the highest level of service to Canadians.
Ms. Profit has more than 15 years of experience practicing law in a
wide range of areas. Ms. Profit holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree from
the University of Saskatchewan, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from St.
Francis Xavier University. She was called to the bar on April 14,
2000, in Prince Edward Island.
Quick Facts
• Ms. Sherra Profit is the second person to be appointed Canada's
Taxpayers' Ombudsman since the Office of the Taxpayers' Ombudsman was
created in 2008.
• The Taxpayers' Ombudsman offers Canadians who feel they haven't been
treated fairly with one more avenue of recourse, in addition to the
internal CRA appeals process, and the Tax Court of Canada.
• The Taxpayers' Ombudsman has published six annual reports, seven
special reports, and one observation paper, with over 28
recommendations, which were all accepted by the CRA.
• Taxpayers are encouraged to try to resolve their service-related
complaints with the CRA first before they approach the Taxpayers'
Ombudsman.
• Ms. Profit will assume her position on July 6, 2015.
Quotes
"To build one of the best tax administrations in the world, it must
serve the people. I am delighted that Ms. Sherra Profit has been
appointed as the new Taxpayers' Ombudsman. I am confident the CRA will
continue to receive excellent advice under Ms. Profit's leadership on
providing the quality of service Canadians expect, including ensuring
that all taxpayers receive fair and professional treatment, as
required under the Taxpayer Bill of Rights."
- The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of
National Revenue
"I am delighted to be appointed Canada's new Taxpayers' Ombudsman. I
take seriously my responsibility to Canadians, and applaud the efforts
of both the office and the CRA in laying a solid foundation of
cooperation on which to build. I look forward to working with the CRA
to ensure that service-related rights are upheld."
Ms. Sherra Profit, Taxpayers' Ombudsman
http://business.financialpost.com/tag/kevin-dancey
Chartered accountants show they can get along
Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, National Revenue Minister, is flanked by
Andrew Treusch, CRA Commissioner (left) and Kevin Dancey, president
and CEO, CPA Canada (right) at the signing of a framework agreement
between the CRA and CPA Canada, Wednesday, November 26, 2014, in
Ottawa.
OTTAWA – Kevin Dancey recalls his experience running the Canadian
division of accounting firm PwC — with 400 partners — as being like
“herding cats.”
Now, he’s herding over a much larger group of more than 190,000
members in his current job as president and CEO of the Chartered
Professional Accountants of Canada.
Even the name of is a bit unwieldy, but the organizational structure
of the umbrella CPA Canada is much smaller than the three accounting
designations it has previously been overseeing.
“We went into this thing with 40 bodies . . . in terms of three in
every province, three national, one in Bermuda. We’ll come out of this
with 14 — one in every province, one national body, and one in
Bermuda,” Mr. Dancey said.
“So, it’s really a very important step in making sure the profession
is more effective, more efficient and has a more effective voice, both
domestically and internationally.”
The unification of the three groups under one national umbrella could
be seen as a model for other professions seeking cross-border
recognition and national regulation.
So far, the necessary legislation for joining CPA Canada has been
passed in Quebec, New Brunswick and Bermuda. “Our hope and expectation
is that we’ll have legislation in every province by the end of 2015,”
Mr. Dancey said.
Getting to this point was not easy, and it took a few years and more
than one attempt. But in the end, the key was communication.
Previous unification moves often involved closed-door discussions
“until, ‘ta-da, here we are with the proposal’.”
“We did a couple things differently this time,” Mr. Dancey said.
Three and a half years ago, “we put out a position paper about, you
know, let’s get a conversation going about where we’re at, what we
could become, what we could do and get some dialogue and input on
that.”
“It gave an umbrella framework that everybody could work under. And,
basically, everybody has worked under it.”
All professions in Canada, whether they be lawyers or doctors or
engineers or accountants, are designated provincially.
“That’s the way it was set up 1867 and you’re not going to change
that,” Mr. Dancey said.
“The federated model that we have actually stands us in good stead,
given the diversity of the country,” he added.
If you want to start tilting against that, you’re probably going to
die on that hill. It’s just not going to work.”
https://ocl-cal.gc.ca/app/secure/orl/lrrs/do/cmmLgPblcVw?commLogId=358148
Monthly Communication Report
13682-358148
Organization:
Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)/
Comptables professionnels agréés du Canada (CPA Canada)
Associated registration:
781031-13682-41
Communication date: 2015-06-03
Posted date: 2015-07-15
Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
Frank Vermaeten, Assistant Commissioner
Assessment & Benefit Services Branch, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Anne Marie Lévesque, Assistant Commissioner
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Mireille Laroche, Deputy Assistant Commissioner
Collections and Verification, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Rick Stewart, Assistant Commissioner
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Richard Montroy, Assistant Commissioner
Compliance Programs Branch, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Ted Gallivan, Deputy Assistant Commissioner
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Andrew Treusch, Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Kerry-Lynne Findley, Minister of National Revenue
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Subject Matter of the communication:
Taxation and Finance
Communication Report amended on:
2015-07-15 previous entry: 13682-358143
Reason for amendment:
Thought a spelling error was made.
Responsible Officer who filed this communication report:
Kevin Dancey
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responsible for filing a return for a corporation or organization (the
Registrant), whether that person participated in this communication or
not. Indeed, the Lobbyists Registration Regulations do not require
that the names of in-house lobbyists (i.e. employees of corporations
or organizations) who actually participated in this communication with
a designated public office holder be disclosed.
The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants was incorporated by an
Act of the Parliament of Canada in 1902.[1] This Act, now known as the
Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Act, was last amended in
1990 to reflect the CICA's current mandate and powers.[2]
Working in collaboration with its provincial member organizations, the
CICA supports the setting of accounting, auditing and assurance
standards for business, not-for-profit organizations and government,
and develops and delivers education programs. It also provides a range
of member services and professional literature; undertakes research
and development of intellectual property; issues guidance on risk
management and governance; and fosters relationships with key
stakeholders nationally and internationally.
---------- Original message ----------
Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2015 20:22:31 +0000
From: Elena Churikova
To: David Amos motomaniac333@gmail.com
Cc: David Amos david.raymond.amos@gmail.com
Subject: RE: The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants and their
many associates must remember me know correct Kevin Dancey?
Dear David,
Thank you for forwarding the information to me and taking your time to
bring these matters to our attention. As discussed I will forward the
information to the appropriate person who will process it in
accordance with our company's policy.
With kind regards,
Elena
Elena Churikova
Manager, Governance
International Federation of Accountants
529 Fifth Avenue
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Direct: +1 (212) 471-8730
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IFAC is the global organization for the accountancy profession
dedicated to serving the public interest by strengthening the
profession and contributing to the development of strong international
economies. IFAC is comprised of over 175 members and associates in 130
countries and jurisdictions, representing approximately 2.84 million
accountants in public practice, education, government service,
industry, and commerce.
IFAC's 2013-2016 Strategic Plan
IFAC's Strategic Plan identifies the organization's strategic
direction during the period of 2013-2016 within the context of the
current and anticipated environment. It provides the rationale for the
choices made in selecting certain strategies and services to be
delivered to its various constituencies.
Carol Bellringer
Country: Canada
Ms. Carol Bellringer joined the IFAC Board in November 2012. She was
nominated by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA
Canada).
Ms. Bellringer was appointed as auditor general for the Province of
British Columbia in September 2014. In that position she leads the
Office which serves the elected officials of the Provincial
Legislature, conducting financial statement audits, performance
audits, and investigations. She is the former auditor general for the
Province of Manitoba, a position she held from 2006 to March 2014, and
from 1992 to 1996 (when it was known as the Office of the Provincial
Auditor). Ms. Bellringer also held previous roles in the office, has
served as the city auditor for the City of Winnipeg, and has held
management positions with KPMG in Montreal, Toronto, and Winnipeg,
with Media One International in Warsaw, Poland, and as director of
private funding at the University of Manitoba.
In addition to her professional experience, Ms. Bellringer has held
several board positions for business, charitable, and arts
organizations. This included the Manitoba Chapter of the Institute of
Corporate Directors; the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra; Manitoba Hydro;
the Canadian Auditing and Assurance Standards Board; and CCAF-FCVI
Inc.
Kevin Dancey
Job Title: IFAC Board Technical Advisor for Carol Bellringer
Country: Canada
Kevin Dancey is the technical advisor for IFAC Board member Carol
Bellringer. He was previously a member of the IFAC Board, 2006-2012.
Mr. Dancey is president and chief executive officer of CPA Canada,
appointed in January 2013 after previous serving as president of the
Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA), a position he
assumed in 2006. Prior to this, he was the CEO and senior partner of
PwC in Canada and a member of the PricewaterhouseCoopers Global
Leadership Team. Prior to election to this position he served as
leader of PwC’s Canadian Tax Services Group. From 1993 to 1995, he
served as assistant deputy minister of the Tax Policy Branch of the
Canadian Department of Finance. He also served as special advisor to
the assistant deputy minister of the Tax Policy Branch of the Canadian
Department of Finance from 1985 to 1987. In addition, he worked with
the Joint Committee on Taxation of the Canadian Bar Association and
CICA.
Mr. Dancey graduated from McMaster University with an honors degree in
Math and Economics. He is a Chartered Accountant and in 2000 received
the FCA designation.
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http://www.ifac.org/system/files/callouts/20120103-OPS-WhistleblowerPolicy.pdf
IFAC Operations Policy
Whistleblower Policy
January 2012
Contents
Section 1 Introduction
Section 2 Safeguards
Section 3 Process for Raising a Concern
Section 4 How the Report of Concern will be Handled
Section 1 Introduction
1.1. IFAC is committed to high standards of ethical, moral and legal
business conduct. In line with this commitment, and IFAC’s commitment
to open communication, this policy aims to provide an avenue for
employees to raise concerns and reassurance that they will be
protected from reprisals or victimization for whistleblowing.
1.2. This whistleblowing policy is intended to cover protections for
employees if they raise concerns regarding IFAC, such as concerns
regarding:
• Incorrect financial reporting;
• Unlawful activity;
• Activities that are not in line with IFAC policy, including the
Employee Handbook; or
• Activities, which otherwise amount to serious improper conduct.
Section 2 Safeguards
Harassment or Victimization
2.1. Harassment or victimization for reporting concerns under this
policy will not be tolerated.
Confidentiality
2.2. Every effort will be made to treat the complainant’s identity
with appropriate regard for confidentiality.
Anonymous Allegations
2.3. This policy encourages employees to put their names to
allegations because appropriate follow-up questions and investigation
may not be possible unless the source of the information is
identified. Concerns expressed anonymously will be explored
appropriately, but consideration will be given to:
• The seriousness of the issue raised;
• The credibility of the concern; and
• The likelihood of confirming the allegation from attributable sources.
Bad Faith Allegations
2.4. Allegations in bad faith may result in disciplinary action.
Section 3 Process for Raising a Concern
Reporting
3.1. The whistleblowing procedure is intended to be used for serious
and sensitive issues. Such concerns, including those relating to
financial reporting, unethical or illegal conduct, which involve any
person may be reported directly to the Head of Governance and
Strategy. Matters involving the Head of Governance and Strategy may be
reported directly to the Chief Executive Officer.
Whistleblower Policy – January 2012 Page 4 of Matters involving the
Chief Executive Officer may be reported to the Chair of the Governance
and Audit Committee.1 Employment-related concerns continue to be
reported in accordance with the Employee Handbook.
Timing
3.2. The earlier a concern is expressed, the easier it is to take action.
Evidence
3.3. Although the e
mployee is not expected to prove the truth of an allegation, the
employee should be able to demonstrate to the person contacted that
the report is being made in good faith.
Section 4 How the Report of Concern will be Handled
4.1. The action taken by IFAC in response to a report of concern under
this policy will depend on the nature of the concern. The Governance
and Audit Committee shall receive information on each report of
concern and follow-up information on actions taken.
Initial Inquiries
4.2. Initial inquiries will be made to determine whether an
investigation is appropriate, and the form that it should take. Some
concerns may be resolved without the need for an investigation.
Further Information
4.3. The amount of contact between the complainant and the person or
persons investigating the concern will depend on the nature of the
issue and the clarity of information provided. Further information may
be sought from or provided to the person reporting the concern.
2012: Olivia Kirtley at okirtley@gmail.com
---------- Original message ----------
From: David Amos
Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2015 11:10:40 -0400
Subject: The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants and their
many associates must remember me know correct Kevin Dancey?
To: office@cga-ns.org, info@cpacanada.ca, chait@bcsc.bc.ca,
lara.gaede@asc.ca, cmcinnis@osc.gov.on.ca,
anctil-bavas@lautorite.qc.ca, Communications@ifac.org, info@cairp.ca,
gmoore@icans.ns.ca
Cc: David Amos
tobin.lambie@cica.ca, kevin.dancey@cica.ca, heather.whyte@cica.ca,
Hwhyte@cpacanada.ca, Kdancey@cpacanada.ca
http://archive.newswire.ca/en/story/194055/media-advisory-canadian-institute-of-chartered-accountants-media-availability
October 16, 2007 4:04 PM
- General
- Media Advisories
Media Advisory - Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Media
Availability
TORONTO, Oct. 16 /CNW/ - Kevin Dancey, President and CEO of the Canadian
Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA), will be available for phone
interviews with the media following tonight's federal Throne Speech.
Any media outlet wanting to book an interview can contact Tobin Lambie,
Manager, Media, at 416-204-3228 or tobin.lambie@cica.ca
For further information: Chartered Accountants of Canada, 277 Wellington
Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5V 3H2, Tel: (416) 977-3222, Fax:
(416) 977-8585, www.cica.ca
http://stop-ca-cma-cga-merger.blogspot.ca/2012/07/kevin-dancey-is-hypocrite.html
https://www.cpacanada.ca/en/the-cpa-profession/about-cpa-canada/cpa-canada-executive-team/kevin-dancey-fcpa-fca
https://www.ic.gc.ca/app/secure/orl/lrrs/do/vwRg;jsessionid=0001nR5JX0xLJoJGZp-A6xdnWVp:-J7IRK?cno=13682®Id=817530&blnk=1
Kevin Dancey
Canadian Institute-Chartered
277 Wellington St W,
Toronto, ON, M5V 3E4
Telephone 416-977-3222
https://www.cpacanada.ca/en/the-cpa-profession/about-cpa-canada/governance-of-cpa-canada/cpa-canada-committees/tax-committees-overview/cbacpa-canada-joint-committee-on-taxation
CBA/CPA Canada Joint Committee on Taxation: Guidance on federal income
tax issues
Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) collaborates
with the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) to offer the federal
government input on tax laws through its Joint Committee on Taxation.
Close-up of a businesswoman writing at a meeting table. Other business
people are seen in the background.
A long-standing collaboration of CPA Canada and the Canadian Bar
Association, this committee is a knowledge resource that enables CPA
Canada to provide the Department of Finance and Canada Revenue Agency
with expert insights on the technical aspects of present and proposed
federal income tax laws. Its members respond to income tax legislation
developments, make recommendations to the federal government to
resolve income tax matters and provide expert counsel on income tax
policy to other CPA Canada committees.
Members
Mitchell Sherman (chair)
Goodmans LLP
Toronto
Janice Russell, CPA, CA (co-chair)
Deloitte LLP
Toronto
Siobhan Monaghan (vice chair)
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
Toronto
Kim Moody, FCA (vice chair)
Moodys LLP Tax Advisors
Calgary
Bruce Ball, FCPA, FCA
BDO Canada LLP
Toronto
Corrado Cardarelli
Torys LLP
Toronto
Larry Chapman, FCPA, FCA
Non-voting ex-officio
Canadian Tax Foundation
Toronto
Gabe Hayos, FCPA, FCA
Non-voting ex-officio
Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada
Toronto
Kenneth Griffin, CPA, CA
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Toronto
Michael McLaren
Thorsteinssons
Vancouver
Darcy Moch
Bennett Jones LLP
Calgary
Colin Mowatt, CPA, CA
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Toronto
Angelo Nikolakakis
Couzin Taylor LLP
Montreal
Joel Nitikman
Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP
Vancouver
Edward Rowe
Osler Hoskin & Harcourt
Calgary
Lorne Shillinger, CPA, CA
KPMG LLP
Toronto
Sandra Slaats
Deloitte LLP
Toronto
Anthony Strawson, CMA
Felesky Flynn LLP
Calgary
Glen Thompson, CA
MNP LLP
Edmonton
Jeffrey Trossman
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Toronto
Tim Wach
Gowlings Lafleur Henderson LLP
Toronto
Craig Webster, CA
Borden Lander Gervais LLP
Toronto
Penny Woolford, CPA, CA
KPMG LLP
Toronto
Eric Xiao, CPA, CA
Ernst & Young
Toronto
Karen Yull, CPA, CA
Grant Thornton LLP
http://www.ctf.ca/ctfweb/EN/About_CTF/EN/About_CTF/About_CTF.aspx?hkey=01b267e2-33f2-4a8b-a800-8531b42ad825
Toronto office:
Québec office:
Canadian Tax Foundation
595 Bay Street
Suite 1200
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2N5
Tel: 416-599-0283
Fondation canadienne de fiscalité
1250 boul. René-Lévesque ouest
Bureau 2935
Montreal, Québec
H3B 4W8
Tél: (514)939-6323
About the Canadian Tax Foundation:
Founded in 1945 as an independent tax research organization under the
joint sponsorship of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants
and the Canadian Bar Association, the Foundation provides a unique
forum for lawyers, accountants, academics and other tax professionals
to work together for the betterment of the Canadian tax system and the
tax profession in general.
For our 10,000 plus members, the Foundation is a valuable resource for
the scope and depth of the tax information it provides and for its
services to members, which support their everyday work in the taxation
field.
The Foundation has long been respected by Government policy makers and
administrators for its objectivity, its focus on current tax issues,
its concern for improvement of the Canadian tax system, and its
significant contribution to tax and fiscal
Governance
The activities of the Foundation are directed by a board of 34
governors, nominated in consultation with its founding bodies, the
Canadian Bar Association and the Chartered Professional Accountants of
Canada. Governors are elected for a one-year term by the members
present at the annual general meeting and generally serve for 3 years.
The elected board represents all regions of Canada, the accounting and
legal professions, and other tax-focused disciplines, and reflects
diversity of specialization and of business organization. The board
carries out its work through an executive committee (which includes
the Foundation's full-time Executive Director) and several other
working committees concerned with research, conferences and other
events, membership, finances and government and community relations. A
nominating committee in consultation with the Foundation's director
prepares the slate for the election of a new board each year.
Kevin Dancey
Job Title: IFAC Board Technical Advisor for Carol Bellringer
Country: Canada
Kevin Dancey is the technical advisor for IFAC Board member Carol
Bellringer. He was previously a member of the IFAC Board, 2006-2012.
Mr. Dancey is president and chief executive officer of CPA Canada,
appointed in January 2013 after previous serving as president of the
Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA), a position he
assumed in 2006. Prior to this, he was the CEO and senior partner of
PwC in Canada and a member of the PricewaterhouseCoopers Global
Leadership Team. Prior to election to this position he served as
leader of PwC’s Canadian Tax Services Group. From 1993 to 1995, he
served as assistant deputy minister of the Tax Policy Branch of the
Canadian Department of Finance. He also served as special advisor to
the assistant deputy minister of the Tax Policy Branch of the Canadian
Department of Finance from 1985 to 1987. In addition, he worked with
the Joint Committee on Taxation of the Canadian Bar Association and
CICA.
Mr. Dancey graduated from McMaster University with an honors degree in
Math and Economics. He is a Chartered Accountant and in 2000 received
the FCA designation.
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UNIFICATION OF THE ACCOUNTING PROFESSION
CGA-Canada united with the Chartered Professional Accountants of
Canada (CPA Canada) under the CPA banner on October 1, 2014.
Unification will enhance the influence, relevance and contribution of
the Canadian accounting profession here at home and internationally.
The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants was incorporated by an
Act of the Parliament of Canada in 1902.[1] This Act, now known as the
Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Act, was last amended in
1990 to reflect the CICA's current mandate and powers.[2]
Working in collaboration with its provincial member organizations, the
CICA supports the setting of accounting, auditing and assurance
standards for business, not-for-profit organizations and government,
and develops and delivers education programs. It also provides a range
of member services and professional literature; undertakes research
and development of intellectual property; issues guidance on risk
management and governance; and fosters relationships with key
stakeholders nationally and internationally.
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becoming increasingly interconnected. That is why Certified General
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international accounting community for the past four decades.
Today, CGA-Canada pursues five themes in its international activities.
Click on the side tabs to learn more about these activities.
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Note: Bermuda students and members are administered by our association
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Harper Government Solidifies Partnership With Canada's Professional
Accountants
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Harper Government Solidifies Partnership With Canada's Professional
Accountants
New CRA-CPA Framework Agreement will strengthen collaboration on
priority issues, including red tape reduction, service, and compliance
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Nov. 26, 2014) - Canada Revenue Agency
The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of
National Revenue, today announced the signing of a first-ever
agreement with Canada's chartered professional accountant community,
signaling a new era of information and collaboration in improving tax
administration in Canada and better serving Canada's taxpayers.
The new Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)-Chartered Professional Accountants
of Canada (CPA Canada) Framework Agreement was formally signed by
Andrew Treusch, Commissioner of Revenue and Chief Executive Officer of
the CRA, and Kevin Dancey, President and CEO of the CPA, during the
Financial Management Institute's Professional Development Week, being
held in Ottawa from November 25 to 28. The Framework Agreement
recognizes the important relationship between the CRA and CPA Canada
in the successful administration of Canada's tax system, and promotes
regular dialogue between the two organizations on tax-related matters
of common interest. It will also ensure that input from Canada's
accounting professionals is considered as the CRA moves forward with
its change agenda.
A central part of the Framework Agreement includes the creation of
seven committees, each co-chaired by a senior representative from both
the CRA and CPA Canada, to focus on seven priority areas:
Services;
Compliance;
Tax Administration;
Scientific Research and Experimental Development;
Commodity Tax;
Red Tape Reduction; and
Training
The agreement is a key element in the CRA's efforts to build strong
relationships with the Canadian accounting community and tax service
providers so that Canada continues to have a well-functioning and
world-class tax system that benefits all Canadians.
Quick Facts
-The Financial Management Institute brings together some 3,500
financial management professionals from the private and public sectors
to stay abreast of evolving practices in the management of public
resources.
-With the recent merger of all of professional accounting
associations, CPA Canada now represents more than 190,000 members who
play an important role in fostering tax compliance in Canada.
-Currently, over 80 percent of Canada's professional accountants are
merged under the CPA banner. (Source: Chartered Professional
Accountants of Canada)
-The CRA now offers over 80 service options to tax professionals in
its dedicated secure online portal, Represent a Client, and that
number is growing every year.
Quotes
"Our Government is committed to the administration of a world-class
tax system, and I am pleased that the CRA-CPA Canada Framework
Agreement formalizes an important partnership. This agreement will
help a clear path forward on how we will seek improvements to our tax
system to better serve Canadian taxpayers."
The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of
National Revenue
"I am pleased to sign the CRA-CPA Canada Framework Agreement on behalf
of our more than 190,000 members. This framework ensures that input
from Canada's accounting professionals is considered by the CRA as it
continues to modernize its programs and services. Our profession looks
forward to enhanced collaboration with CRA as we collectively focus on
a fair and efficient tax system for Canada with the best interests of
taxpayers the key priority."
Kevin Dancey, President and CEO, Chartered Professional Accountants of
Canada
"FMI is pleased to host this historical signing at our PD week, the
largest gathering of public sector financial managers in Canada. This
event is made possible with the support of our members, our amazing
volunteers and our long lasting partners such as CPA and CRA just to
name a few. FMI is proud to be the voice of the government financial
management community since 1962."
Mathieu Langelier, Chief Executive Officer, Financial Management
Institute of Canada
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Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)/Comptables
professionnels agréés du Canada (CPA Canada)
Associated registration: 781031-13682-41
Communication date: 2015-06-03
Posted date: 2015-07-15
Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the
communication: Frank Vermaeten, Assistant Commissioner
Assessment & Benefit Services Branch, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Anne Marie Lévesque, Assistant Commissioner
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Mireille Laroche, Deputy Assistant Commissioner
Collections and Verification, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Rick Stewart, Assistant Commissioner
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Richard Montroy, Assistant Commissioner
Compliance Programs Branch, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Ted Gallivan, Deputy Assistant Commissioner
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Andrew Treusch, Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Kerry-Lynne Findley, Minister of National Revenue
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Subject Matter of the communication: Taxation and Finance
Communication Report amended on: 2015-07-15 previous entry: 13682-358143
Reason for amendment: Thought a spelling error was made.
Responsible Officer who filed this communication report: Kevin Dancey
The above name is that of the most senior paid officer who is
responsible for filing a return for a corporation or organization (the
Registrant), whether that person participated in this communication or
not. Indeed, the Lobbyists Registration Regulations do not require
that the names of in-house lobbyists (i.e. employees of corporations
or organizations) who actually participated in this communication with
a designated public office holder be disclosed.
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https://openparliament.ca/committees/finance/41-1/102/richard-montroy-1/only/
http://www.cba.org/CBA/sections_taxation/news2014/PrintHTML.aspx?DocId=54293
https://www.ific.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Submission-to-Federal-Government-CRA-T3-Consolidation-May-17-2005.pdf/5306/
http://stop-ca-cma-cga-merger.blogspot.ca/2012/05/cica-just-wants-its-members-to-feel.html
CICA Just Wants Its Members to Feel Like They’ve Been Heard
The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) doesn’t really
care what its members think of the CA/CMA/CGA merger. It just wants
them to feel like they’ve been heard.
Look at the e-mail Heather Whyte (VP of Communications and External
Relations at CICA) accidentally sent to a member when she hit “reply
all”. It’s better if you read this string of emails from the bottom
up.
From: Heather.Whyte@cica.ca [mailto:Heather.Whyte@cica.ca]
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 06:40 AM
To: Aguilar Ismail, Michelle
Cc: 'William MacKinnon'
'Kevin.Dancey@cica.ca'
Subject: RE: FW: CA-CMA Merger: Important Message to all CAs
Hi Kevin ... let me take this one. you have more important things to do.
I will call her and calm her by providing clarity on the process and
feedback, etc. if you like. I think it may be best to let her vent and
feel heard.
also i will ask shane to track her email and let us know the status.
H
From: "Aguilar Ismail, Michelle"
To: "'Kevin.Dancey@cica.ca'"
Cc: 'William MacKinnon'
"'Peter.McLean@cica.ca'"
"'Heather.Whyte@cica.ca'"
Date: 09/08/2011 03:19 PM
Subject: RE: FW: CA-CMA Merger: Important Message to all CAs
I did not receive an e-mail today nor the one on September 5th from
the CICA. If your sever issues have been solved, why did I not
receive it nor my husband who is also a CA?
What do you mean by you have not heard from many members? Your first
paragraph in your today's communication states that you have received
feedback. There is direct feedback on the blog page you have set up
and is the feedback being received via e-mail as I have provided and
other colleagues not being considered?
Please answer my question in #4 - I am sure you will hear from members
when there is a vote if you are not getting enough feedback now.
From: Kevin.Dancey@cica.ca [mailto:Kevin.Dancey@cica.ca]
Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2011 3:01 PM
To: Aguilar Ismail, Michelle
Cc: William MacKinnon; Peter.McLean@cica.ca; Heather.Whyte@cica.ca
Subject: Re: FW: CA-CMA Merger: Important Message to all CAs
Thank you for your email
The September 5 and 8 emails were sent to all CAs, not a select few.
We did have server problems on Monday and all CAs may not have
received the September 5 email. However the September 5 email was
attached to the email sent out today. Please let us know if you do not
get the September 8 email
With respect to the feedback received to date we have not heard from
many members and many have asked for more information; the purpose of
today's email was to provide additional information so that members
could be more fully informed on the issues.
Regards
Kevin Dancey
Kevin J. Dancey, FCA
President & CEO / Président-directeur général
The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants / L’Institut Canadien
des Comptables Agréés
Tel / Tél. : 416 204.3333 Fax / Téléc. : 416 204.3405
e-mail / courriel : kevin.dancey@cica.ca
The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants
L’Institut Canadien des Comptables Agréés
277 Wellington St. West, Toronto ON M5V 3H2
277, rue Wellington Ouest, Toronto (Ontario) Canada M5V 3H2
Tel: 416 977.3222 Fax: 416 977.8585
Tél. : 416 977.3222 Téléc. : 416 977.8585
www.cica.ca
www.icca.ca
From: "Aguilar Ismail, Michelle"
To: "'peter.mclean@cica.ca'"
"'kevin.dancey@cica.ca'"
"'bmackinnon@rogers.com'"
"'viewpoint@cica.ca'"
"'Member_Viewpoint@icao.on.ca'"
Date: 09/08/2011 02:45 PM
Subject: FW: CA-CMA Merger: Important Message to all CAs
Dear Nora Murrant, Peter McLean, Kevin Dancey, Bill MacKinnon:
I am writing on several issues that are gravely disturbing to me as a
CA (ICAO #317839). I have called the CICA and have been advised to
contact you directly.
1) I have not received the below e-mail from the CICA nor the ICAO.
I received this communication through a colleague. Please confirm
immediately why I am not receiving these communications directly. I
find the selective distribution extremely unprofessional and a
disgrace to the record keeping of the CICA as I am currently signed up
to receive all merger related communication electronically and have
filled in a survey indicating that I want to receive all merger
communication via e-mail. This profession demands integrity and
reliability, yet you cannot even distribute e-mails to your full
member population. Having spoken to the CICA receptionist, she
mentioned she is receiving a large volume of calls indicating that
other CA's are also upset since they are not receiving these
communications so there are clearly errors with your distribution
list. Please confirm asap the reason I did not receive the below
communication.
2) CMA's have received the attached e-mail on September 5th regarding
the merger urging them to complete the survey. Again, I am extremely
upset that I as a CA did not receive this same communication directly
via e-mail. This is unprofessional. Please confirm why CA's were
excluded from this same communication in the same format? It appears
to me as though the CMA's are sending out these direct targeted
communications that are completely one-sided to encourage them to
provide positive feedback on the merger so that results can be
portrayed as being in favour of the merger even though CA's are
clearly against this merger. The CICA is not sending direct
communication (or rather to a select sample of CA's) and rather
posting information on a website without directing them to the
information which I find personally underhanded.
3) Kevin/Bill - your note below is extremely disturbing. In the
first paragraph, you recognize that the feedback during the
exploratory phase you have received from CA's whom you are to both
represent is clearly opposed to the merger. Yet, you disagree with
the body of CAs and proceed to push your views upon the CA's that are
clearly against this. What is the point of requesting feedback and
having an exploratory phase to determine if you will proceed with the
merger when you are completely ignoring the negative feedback and
pursing ahead anyways? I am appalled that my member fees are being
put towards individuals that have no regard for the members feedback
and do not wish to represent them as they want. I have read every
single piece of information on this merger that is posted on the
website (Case for Change/Merger Update/Position Paper/etc.), and could
not disagree more with this merger after reading all of the
information presented. There is no further education required - the
only requirement is for you to listen and represent CA's as requested
which is to oppose this merger. The one-sided approach to this merger
is truly disheartening and almost unlawful. There is no confusion in
the marketplace - a CA is a CA and CMA is a CMA and CGA is a CGA - and
people who need to know understand what those differences are and they
are not equal. You are 100% diluting the CA brand by proposing this
merger rather than protecting it.
4) When is the vote for this merger going to take place? As you
state below, CA's are clearly against this merger and it will clearly
be a repeat of 2004 when a merger was proposed and there was a
resounding "NO" from CA's despite the "YES" from the CMA's. I will
encourage each and every single CA and their network to vote and I can
assure you that I have not had one positive vote for this merger from
the vast number of CA's that I am in contact with.
5) I attach the feedback I presented to Nora Murrant via e-mail in
regards to the merger. Please accept this as my formal feedback as
being 100% against this merger.
To quote Nora Murrant in her attached e-mail "We are exploring the
merits and feasibility of a merger. As outlined in the position
paper, we feel that the rationale for change is clear; however, before
proceeding any further, we are seeking input from our members,
registered students, governments and other stakeholders. In
particular, we want to know if members agree or disagree with the
issues presented in the position paper and any additional critical
issues that they believe should be considered. Once we secure that
feedback, we will decide on how to proceed." From the feedback
received, it should be clear that CA members disagree as you confirm
in your below communication. Hence, if the CICA/ICAO decide to
proceed with next steps with merging, this is in direct contradiction
to the wishes of your members and it is your duty to represent us.
Regards,
Michelle Aguilar Ismail, CA
Posted 30th May 2012
From: Darren WOROSHELO
Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2014 23:15:06 -0400
Subject: Re: The pdf files hereto attached forever prove that the
RCMP, the US Treasury Dept, the latest NB AG Teddy Feming and
Jacqueline Maarse know that Grant Thornton and KPMG were the auditors
of the Brookline Savings Bank were I reported the fraud in 2003
To: David Amos
I am currently absent on duty through June 27. I will have my cell
phone and be checking e-mails daily. Please contact Acting Sergeant
Jay Grierson in McBride should you need immedaite assistance.
Cheers!
Darren Woroshelo, Sergeant
Detachment Commander
Robson Valley Regional RCMP
Valemount & McBride Detachments
1435 5th Avenue
PO Box 159
Valemount, British Columbia
V0E 2Z0
Phone: 250-566-4466
FAX: 250-566-9964
Cell: 250-566-1136
E-Mail: darren.woroshelo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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From: "Maarse, Jacqueline"
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 21:54:05 +0000
Subject: Your call today with Grant Thornton
To: "motomaniac333@gmail.com"
Dear Mr. Amos,
Further to your call with the 2 gentlemen in our Moncton office today,
we appreciate your interest in Grant Thornton. We ask that you direct
any correspondence you may wish to send to my attention at the address
indicated below. We will not be in a position to copy documents from
your computer and we ask that you do not attend at our offices for
that purpose. As indicated in the call, communications relating to
ongoing litigation are dealt with by our General Counsel's Office and
our partners and staff are not able to engage with you on these
matters.
Regards,
Jacqueline Maarse
Jacqueline Maarse | General Counsel
Grant Thornton LLP
12th Floor | 50 Bay Street | Toronto | ON | M5J 2Z8
E Jacqueline.Maarse@ca.gt.com
http://www.grantthornton.ca/
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http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/news/national/new-brunswick-government-seeks-to-recoup-50-million-lost-in-atcon-collapse-1.1155837
FREDERICTON - The New Brunswick government has launched a lawsuit
against an accounting firm in an effort to recover $50 million
provided as loan guarantees to the Miramichi-based Atcon group of
companies.
The lawsuit filed with the Court of Queen's Bench in Saint John
alleges that Grant Thornton was in breach of its duties to the
province in an inspection of the financial books of the Atcon group of
companies.
The former Liberal government of then premier Shawn Graham provided
the loan guarantees to the companies in 2009.
The statement of claim alleges the government approved the loan
guarantees as a result of financial reports from Grant Thornton.
"But for the Grant Thornton opinions and representations, the province
would not have sustained a loss in excess of $50 million," the
document asserts.
It says the accounting firm "failed to exercise the care, diligence,
and skill of an auditor of reasonable competence and prudence."
None of the allegations contained in the statement of claim have been
proven in court.
Atcon, based in Miramichi, went bankrupt in April 2010.
Grant Thornton LLP, Grant Thornton International and a chartered
accountant who works for the company are named as the defendants. They
have not filed a statement of defence and the accountant named in the
statement of claim could not be reached for comment.
Norm Raynard, managing partner in New Brunswick for Grant Thornton,
said in an emailed statement that the company would not offer specific
comments on the lawsuit because they are still reviewing the court
documents.
"We will vigorously defend ourselves against this action," he wrote.
"Our initial reaction is that this timing has much to do with the
political calendar in the province."
The next provincial election is set for Sept. 22.
Attorney General Hugh Flemming said the timing is not political.
"This is not a time schedule which in any way was influenced by the
government and it is not a political issue," he said Tuesday.
He said the government had no choice but to take the matter to court
because of the $50 million that was spent.
"The government owes a duty to the people of New Brunswick to do what
they can to recover this," Flemming said.
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------- Forwarded message ----------
From: David Amos
Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2012 23:43:38 -0400
Subject: Re: The politicians and cops etc cannot deny that I warned
New Brunswick not to trust Grant Thornton and KPMG many times
beginning in 2004
To: jacqueline.maarse@ca.gt.com, pnoble@grantthornton.ca,
paul.robichaud@gnb.ca, ggilbert@grantthornton.ca,
nraynard@grantthornton.ca, jdelaney@grantthornton.ca,
kferguson@grantthornton.ca, blewis@grantthornton.ca,
krieger@grantthornton.ca, hjaffer@grantthornton.ca,
rgodbold@grantthornton.ca, pmartin@grantthornton.ca,
gdent@grantthornton.ca, karrt
"dean.buzza"
law
"marie-claude.blais"
"lucie.dubois"
rhouston
"allan.cutler"
Stephane.vaillancourt@rcmp-grc.gc.ca, oldmaison
"justin.trudeau.a1"
Cc: Minister.Industry@ic.gc.ca, David Amos
amacbeath@grantthornton.ca, bmatthews@grantthornton.ca,
derrickrideout001@yahoo.ca
From: "Matthews, Bev"
Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2012 03:36:55 +0000
Subject: Automatic reply: The politicians and cops etc cannot deny
that I warned New Brunswick not to trust Grant Thornton and KPMG many
times beginning in 2004
To: David Amos
Hello,
I have stepped down from my position as General Counsel of Grant
Thornton as of July 31, 2012.
My successor, Jacqueline Maarse, can be reached at
jacqueline.maarse@ca.gt.com or at 416 369-7013.
I will respond directly to any e-mails associated with the limited
matters for which I have responsiblity as Special Counsel to the firm
or to any e-mails of a personal nature.
Bev Matthews
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information. Any review, dissemination, copying, printing or other use
of this email by persons or entities other than the addressee is
prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please contact
the sender immediately and delete the material from any computer.
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: David Amos
Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2012 23:36:40 -0400
Subject: The politicians and cops etc cannot deny that I warned New
Brunswick not to trust Grant Thornton and KPMG many times beginning in
2004
To: pnoble@grantthornton.ca, paul.robichaud@gnb.ca,
ggilbert@grantthornton.ca, nraynard@grantthornton.ca,
jdelaney@grantthornton.ca, kferguson@grantthornton.ca,
blewis@grantthornton.ca, krieger@grantthornton.ca,
hjaffer@grantthornton.ca, rgodbold@grantthornton.ca,
pmartin@grantthornton.ca, gdent@grantthornton.ca, karrt
police
andre
"luc.labonte"
rhouston
"allan.cutler"
Stephane.vaillancourt@rcmp-grc.gc.ca, oldmaison
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