November 2025 Poll
Do you believe the November 4 Federal Budget addressed the key financial issues your clients need to see from their Finance Department and the CRA?Canadians Challenged by Response Benefit Applications
The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) has already been repaid by hundreds of thousands of recipients for various reasons: program ineligibility, application errors, CRA processing errors and more. Some of the same issues now plague the new Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB), and it may be in part due to a computer glitch.
Covid and the Disabled: Bring Tax Help
The pandemic has disproportionately affected older disabled people, with those aged 60 and older accounting for one-third of COVID-19 cases nationally, according to Statistics Canada. Tax and financial advisors can do much to help with the financial costs that flow from this, by ensuring that those who may qualify for the Disability Tax Credit for the first time, act now to get a T2201 form signed by a medical professional.
New Knowledge Bureau Designate, Candice Jay, CIM, FCSI, MFA-P™
New Knowledge Bureau Designate, Candice Jay, CIM, FCSI, MFA-P™ has some exuberant advice for financial professionals who are looking for new ways to re-engage their enthusiasm during the pandemic marathon: always be curious and dive into life-long learning! Her engaging interview about her new credential as an MFA-P™ (Philanthropy) follows:
Year-End Tax Planning: Nov. 18 Virtual CE Summit
Join Knowledge Bureau President, Evelyn Jacks and Special Guest Instructors at the next Virtual CE Summit on November 18. This comprehensive virtual workshop also features a thorough online course: everything you need to know to thoroughly understand the opportunities for tax, investment and estate planning both inside and outside the small business corporation.
Free Trials: Choose Your Training Options, Risk-Free
Did you know that we give you the option to try out online courses before you enrol? Get a feel for our curriculum by enrolling in a free course trial.
New Rent Relief for Canadian Businesses
Much to the relief of small business owners, the New Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy, announced 9 days after October rent payments were due, brought rent and mortgage support directly into the hands of business tenants. There was more good news, too. A new forgivable loan for businesses affected by the second wave of this pandemic was also introduced. Here are the details:
