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Fall Federal Budget: Will Spending Be Cut?

Canada has historically presented an annual budget since Confederation in 1867, even through periods like World Wars and the Great Depression, but we have recently experienced the longest period without a full federal budget in our history. By the time the next one is brought down, expected in October 2025, it will have been 18 months since the controversial April 2024 budget which introduced the doomed capital gains inclusion rate hikes. What can we expect?

2016 Federal Budget Special Report

Our team of tax experts is pleased to present the Knowledge Bureau 2016 Federal Budget Special Report.

Mark Your Calendar

Now that tax season is in full swing, Knowledge Bureau would like to remind you of some key dates to mark in your calendar: Regional DAW Workshops - May 24 to 31, Summer Studies Begin June 15, DAC  Nov 6 -9.

Life Purpose

“Money is the sixth sense that makes it possible to enjoy the other five.” - Richard Ney

2016 Federal Budget Overview

Investors Breathe A Small Sigh Of Relief, but Losers Include Mutual Fund Holders, Small Businesses, Charities and Certain Families. 

2016 Budget Overview: Personal Tax Measures

Tax provisions that affect personal taxation for 2016 and beyond.

2016 Budget Overview: Business Tax Measures

New 2016 federal budget includes business tax measures addressing tax changes for business income.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

On September 2, Finance Minister Champagne mandated CRA to implement a 100-day plan to “strengthen services, improve access, and reduce delays.” That’s by December 11, 2025. Do you believe this approach will help?

  • Yes
    7 votes
    26.92%
  • No
    19 votes
    73.08%