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OTTAWA — The Canadian minister responsible for tracking down on tax evaders here and around the world is warning the “net is tightening” and it will get tighter.

“The government of Canada’s position on tax evasion and tax avoidance schemes is unequivocal — all participants must be identified, and they have to be brought into full compliance with all their tax obligations,” National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier told lawmakers on Thursday.

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The Canada Revenue Agency “systemically pursues cases of non-compliance,” she told members of the House of Commons finance committee.

“The CRA is very active in combatting this problem and is already achieving significant results. But we know that we need to do more,” Lebouthillier said.

“Wealthy taxpayers must pay the taxes that they owe. It is a question of fairness,” she said. “The net is tightening.”