The primary objective of Bill S-217 is to amend the Canada Revenue Agency Act to require the Agency to produce reports on unpaid income tax. This measure aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the tax collection process.

Key provisions of the bill include the requirement for the Canada Revenue Agency to regularly publish reports detailing the total amount of unpaid income tax and the actions taken to recover these amounts. These reports must be made publicly accessible to ensure better oversight.

The legislation amended by this bill is the Canada Revenue Agency Act. The proposed amendments aim to incorporate new reporting requirements into the existing legislative framework.

The individuals and entities affected by this bill primarily include the Canada Revenue Agency, which will need to adapt its reporting practices, and Canadian taxpayers, who will benefit from increased transparency regarding tax recovery efforts.