[Paul & Christel Vigoren]

Sorry – I forgot to mention that I live in Surrey but am willing to travel to North Delta or Langley.

Amber-Lee Clark

[Paul & Christel Vigoren]

Posting for someone:

Hello,

I have two years experience doing ABA and am looking to take on more clients. I have a great work ethic, I am energetic, and I am a quick learner. I will be doing a full time practicum (elementary education) in September and am therefore only looking for employment from now until August. I currently have availability between 11:00am-3:00pm with some flexibility depending on the day.

I can be reached at amberlee201@hotmail.com

Amber-Lee Clark

[Paul & Christel Vigoren]

Revenue Canada – CPP/EI Appeals

Has anyone, upon starting up an ABA team, gone to Revenue Canada to determine whether you are a) hiring workers in an employer-employee (master-servant) relationship and would require to send in employer contributions for benefits such as EI, Pension, etc or b) hiring self-employed workers, who would be personally responsible for claiming their income with RC.

I’d be very interested in finding out which category your workers fell into – please read on….

I posted about 6 months ago as a former BI, Darlene, wanted to claim for maternity benefits. We had always treated our workers as self-employed. After we answered a myriad of questions with Revenue Canada, and submitted her initial contract with us, etc, her claim was denied. She then appealed this to the CPP/EI Appeals Division. So I submitted a bulletin regarding the Joris case in Windsor, Ontario who won a battle against Canada Revenue that her 4 support workers were self-employed and therefore not insurable. That was the only case I could find regarding this issue – although the appeals officer told me that they had looked at other cases as well to make their decision.

After several months, on June 6th, I was informed that Darlene had lost her appeal – that her “employment was not insurable for the following reason: You performed services under a contract for services …issued under subsection 93(3) of the Employment Insurance Act. It is based on paragraph 5(1)(a)…” I thought the issue was now behind us. I have now received notification that she has since appealed to the Tax Court of Canada. She did this based on “the determination of the Appeals Division of the CCRA is incorrect and not supported by the facts. She attests she was in an employer/employee relationship (“master-servant”) and subject to the direct control of a supervisor, as well as that of the employer….the Appeals Officer ..has offered no reasons for the decision that this work did not constitute insurable employment and it is unclear how the decision was arrived at….contends the decision is unreasonably and contrary to common and established law and does not reflect an inquiry into, for example, the “combined force of the whole scheme of operations”….or evidence of contemplation of the element of “control” having been considered…” Her representative (who is not a lawyer – but has the legal lingo down pat) has requested, under FOI process, a rationale for their decision.

I have 45 days to submit a Notice of Intervention if I wish to participate in this appeal – which I have now done. This ensures that I will have some control – that I will be informed of the justice lawyer’s name representing the Ministry, any progress of the case, date of hearing, etc; I will be also able to see what other cases and documentation they are looking at. It is now CCRA against Darlene. The appeals officer told me that this whole area is grey. If I lose, I will be sent a bill which would include the employer contribution of benefits plus a penalty. The litigation officer informed me the tax court is still an informal hearing, and it’s outcome will not be precedentible. However, if it goes to federal court, and I lost, it could set precedence.

So, if any of you out there have had Revenue Canada initially determine that your workers are self-employed and the reasons that decision was based on, I’d like to know. Or if it was determined it was an employer/employee relationship, I’d like to know about that too. Your input is much appreciated. Please respond on this site or contact me at hikingisgreat@hotmail.com.

[Paul & Christel Vigoren]

**Therapist needed in the Surrey/Delta area.**

We are looking for therapists to work with our autistic teenager. We have a well-established home-based ABA program under our consultant, Andrea Sharpe, and senior therapist, Krista Johnston. Training will be provided.

If interested, e-mail your resume to hikingisgreat@hotmail.com

[Paul & Christel Vigoren]

**Therapist needed in the Surrey/Delta area.**

We are looking for therapists to work with our autistic teenager. We have a well-established home-based ABA program under our consultant, Andrea Sharpe, and senior therapist, Krista Johnston. Training will be provided.

If interested, e-mail your resume to hikingisgreat@hotmail.com

[Paul & Christel Vigoren]

Therapist required for the Surrey/Delta area.

Join our amazing team, under the guidance of our consultant, Andrea Sharpe, working with autistic teen. See how well ABA works in the older child.

Must be 19 years or older with criminal check. Send resume to hikingisgreat@hotmail.com.

[Paul & Christel Vigoren]

I would like to address those parents who have an autistic adolescent, who have received ABA therapy through the years, yet find that due to their high needs, will be looking at a group home situation.

I am one of those parents.

My daughter has just turned 18 and her future is very much our concern. I would like to see my adolescent in a Christian group home, with staff experienced in ABA therapy, including a consultant overseeing the therapists.

If you desire the same thing, please contact me at hikingisgreat@hotmail.com.

I would like to approach an agency such as Bethesda, and let them know that there are concerned parents wanting a specialized group home for their soon-to-be adult children and that the therapy started at home must continue in order to provide the best quality of life for them.

[Paul & Christel Vigoren]

Dear Tony Tamer

Rejoice, for your reward in heaven will be great.

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