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Canada Extends Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson François Boileau’s Term to 2027

The move preserves independent oversight during the CRA’s service‑improvement effort.

Overview

  • Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced a two‑year extension of Boileau’s appointment, now running until October 4, 2027.
  • Boileau said he was honored to continue and pledged to keep working to improve service Canadians receive from the Canada Revenue Agency.
  • He praised the minister’s 100‑day directive for CRA contact centres and said his office will scrutinize training, call‑back scheduling, artificial intelligence tools, staffing levels, and service quality.
  • The Office of the Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson operates independently of the CRA, upholds service rights in the Taxpayer Bill of Rights, and reviews complaints to ensure fair resolution.
  • Boileau reported complaint volumes nearing pandemic‑era levels and noted his office has just over 30 full‑time employees serving the country.