Upcoming Labor Strike May Delay Payments for Many

Canadians who rely on the Canada Child Benefit may face delayed payments due to upcoming strike action by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

The strike, which is set to begin on April 1, 2023, could disrupt the processing of child benefit payments, as well as other essential services provided by the CRA. The strike action is being led by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), which represents over 120,000 federal public sector workers, including employees of the CRA.

The PSAC has been in negotiations with the federal government for over a year, but the two sides have been unable to reach an agreement on a new contract. The main sticking points in the negotiations are wages, benefits, and working conditions. The PSAC is seeking a wage increase of 4.5% per year, as well as improved benefits and working conditions.

The federal government has offered a wage increase of 2% per year, as well as some improvements to benefits and working conditions. However, the PSAC has rejected this offer, arguing that it is not enough to keep up with the rising cost of living.

If the strike goes ahead, it could have a significant impact on Canadians who rely on the Canada Child Benefit. The benefit is a tax-free monthly payment that is paid to eligible families with children under the age of 18. The benefit is designed to help families with the costs of raising children.

The CRA has said that it is doing everything it can to minimize the impact of the strike on taxpayers. However, the agency has warned that some delays in processing child benefit payments are likely.

Families who are concerned about the impact of the strike on their child benefit payments should contact the CRA for more information.