André Potvin accepts the 2010 Special Contributor Award at the CPA's 28th Annual Conference & Trade Show in Toronto.

Highlights

• Portrayed the relationship between the Canada Revenue Agency and the CPA in government circles as a model of effective government to employer consultation.

• He was involved with FGRAC for over ten years and has made it very clear that the CPA is one of his most valued relationships.

• He was a key supporter of graduated penalties which took over 5 years to have finalized.

• His view of the CPA and the CRA relationship "that if we sometimes disagree, we do so professionally" exemplifies him as a partner.

• He often comments about the magnitude of payroll remittances as 65% of all government revenues.

• He made this point and other supportive statements on our professionalism on CPA's 25th Anniversary video.

• He has consistently supported the value of clear communication between the CRA and CPA.

Awards

• Special Contributor Award 2010