March 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Presented by: Bonnie McIntyre, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Theme: Our Community. Our Future.
A free session designed specifically for newcomers to Canada to build confidence in navigating Canada’s tax system and accessing valuable government benefits.
You’ll learn about:
- Canada’s tax system: residency status, what taxes are, and why we pay them
- Benefits and credits you may qualify for:
- Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
- GST/HST Credit
- Canada Workers Benefit (CWB)
- Disability Tax Credit (DTC)
- How and when to contact the CRA—and keeping your information up to date
- Free tax filing options through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP)
- How to recognize and avoid tax-related scams
📅 Date:
March 18, 2026
⏰ Time:
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location:
BCIS Office
500 Cassils Road East, Bay 2
Brooks, Alberta
✅ Registration:
Contact either coordinator to reserve your spot:
- Maricar “Car” Bernardo
📧 [email protected] | 📞 403.362.0404 ext. 249 - Blanca Valero
📧 [email protected] | 📞 403.362.0404 ext. 224
Funded by Government of Canada & Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada