YouTube Contest

According to a News Release on the Canada Revenue Agency web site, Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn has invited Algonquin College students to speak up about the underground economy in a YouTube video contest.

In a meeting with Algonquin College students on February 12, 2009, the Minister of National Revenue invited students to discuss the negative impact of the underground economy and encouraged them (and all Canadians) to have their say through the national Underground Economy – Not your Problem? YouTube video contest.

“The government is committed to addressing the costs and risks associated with the underground economy and protecting Canada's tax base,” said Minister Blackburn. “Those who participate in the underground economy avoid their tax responsibilities at the expense of law-abiding individuals and businesses. They're taking away funds needed for the programs and services relied on by Canadians, especially at a time when we should all be working to build our economy together.”

For the full news release please see the CRA web site at:
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/nwsrm/rlss/2009/m02/nr090212-eng.html