Harper Government Breaks Ground on New Office Building for Canada Revenue Agency Tax Centre in Halifax

For Immediate Release

August18, 2014 Halifax, N.S. Public Works and Government Services Canada

GeraldKeddy, Member of Parliament for South ShoreSt.Margarets, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and the Honourable Kerry-LynneD.Findlay, Minister of National Revenue, officially broke ground at the construction site of the new leased office space for the Canada Revenue Agencys (CRA) Tax Services Office in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

The Government of Canada awarded a $35-million lease contract to Armco CapitalInc., the successful bidder in an open, fair and competitive process. The new building is being constructed in the Bayers Lake Business Park in Halifax, and will accommodate approximately 550work stations for CRAs Nova Scotia Tax Services Office.

The new leased office building will better accommodate CRAs workforce and space requirements and provides best value for Canadians, with approximately $28 million in savings over the long term.

After the move, the CRAs current downtown Halifax accommodations at the Ralston Building will be available for redevelopment, which will provide a unique opportunity for the community and contribute to the economic development of the Halifax downtown core.

The Harper Government is committed to obtaining the best possible value when finding accommodations for Government of Canada operations. This relocation will result in savings of approximately $28million for Canadian taxpayers and will provide a modern and productive work environment for Canada Revenue Agency employees.

This new facility will better meet the Canada Revenue Agencys operational needs and will help us improve service delivery for Canadian taxpayers. This is a good plan that offers the best solution to the CRAs employees and offers best value at the lowest cost.

The Canada Revenue Agency does important work here in Nova Scotia. This new building will not only provide a better working environment for CRA employees in Halifax, but will also contribute to local economic development.

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