The City of Laval is set to pay $1 million to its former mayor, Gilles Vaillancourt. This payment will enable him to settle his tax obligations with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Tax Obligations and Controversy
According to reports from Radio-Canada, the funds will cover taxes owed on a sum of $7 million that Vaillancourt was found to have embezzled. Although this money was returned to Laval in 2016, the CRA claims that Vaillancourt owes taxes on the income from that amount. They are demanding that he pay 10% of this sum due to the lack of tax payments on the illicit funds.
Municipal Response
The current mayor of Laval, Stéphane Boyer, has publicly condemned the situation, labeling it as unjust. He has called upon the Federal Minister of Revenue, François-Philippe Champagne, to intervene and potentially cancel this tax obligation.
Key Facts
- City: Laval
- Former Mayor: Gilles Vaillancourt
- Amount to be Paid: $1 million
- Total Embezzled Amount: $7 million
- Date Money Was Returned: 2016
- Tax Percentage Demanded: 10%
- Current Mayor: Stéphane Boyer
- Minister of Revenue: François-Philippe Champagne
Boyer’s concern was voiced during an interview on the morning show “Lagacé le matin.” He continues to advocate for fairness in this troubling fiscal situation.
