Michael Monk has been with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for 35 years. During that time, he has worked extensively with GST/HST.
Michael’s current role in CRA’s Ottawa Headquarters (HQ) is with the HQ - GST/HST and Digital Compliance Directorate where he has managed CRA’s National GST/HST Presentations and Outreach services for the last 9 years.
Michael was a Team Leader and Senior Technical Interpretations Analyst for 12 years in GST/HST Rulings, Legislative Policy and Regulatory Affairs Branch. He spent additional years in other GST/HST roles within the Compliance Programs Branch. Michael also worked as a CRA Facilitator over a 20 -year period developing training courses and facilitating many GST/HST Legislation and Audit Courses to hundreds of CRA staff.
Michael has several years of acquired GST/HST knowledge and experience, having worked with a multitude of GST/HST issues, across many sectors and business lines. He has participated in several conferences, preparing, and delivering GST/HST presentations nationally, to a variety of accounting and industry associations.
Michael has volunteered with a number of community and school groups over the years. He has served as Director on the Board of a large charity, and on CRA’s Employee Assistance Program Committee.