Introduction

Mission

The mission of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is to administer tax, benefits and related programs and to ensure compliance on behalf of governments across Canada, thereby contributing to the ongoing economic and social well-being of Canadians.

Vision

The CRA will be the preferred provider to deliver tax, benefits, and related programs for governments across Canada.

Values

The CRA has four enduring values that guide its conduct:

• integrity;
• professionalism;
• respect; and
• co-operation.

Mandate

The CRA is responsible for:

• supporting the administration and enforcement of program legislation;
• implementing agreements between the Government of Canada and the government of a province, territory, or other public body performing a function of government in Canada;
• implementing agreements or arrangements between the CRA and departments or other agencies of the Government of Canada; and
• implementing agreements between the Government of Canada and First Nations governments to administer a tax.