On April 28, 2004, Canada signed the Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters. The Convention provides a stable framework for governments to combat tax evasion on a global scale by sharing tax information.
This international agreement will mainly apply to multinational businesses and covers Canadian taxes that fall under the Income Tax Act, Excise Tax Act, and the Excise Act, 2001. It does not apply to customs duties. The Convention will not come into force until legislative amendments are completed.
The full text of the Convention is available on the OECD Web site.
For further information on Canada's participation in the Convention, please refer to the News Release or Fact Sheet.