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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?

Thumbs Down:  Few Pros Think Families Will Save Tax Cut Dollars

Knowledge Bureau’s November Poll Question attracted close to 200 respondents to the question: Do You Think the New Family Tax Cut Provisions will Help Canadian Families Save and Invest More for the Future? 

Knowledge Bureau Designate Highlight: Patricia Bailey

Grow your business with the DFA - Tax Services Specialist™ Designation. Join Knowledge Bureau in congratulating Patricia Bailey in achieving her DFA - Tax Services Specialist™ Designation. Patricia Bailey DFA - Tax Services Specialist™. "My clients are more confident in the work I do for them because of this designation" Patricia is located in Milton, Ontario.  Her company is approximately 3 years old with a growing client base. “Achieving this designation has equipped me with the knowledge needed to grow and succeed.”

Counting Losses Counts For Cash

Disciplined investors sell at the top of a cycle and buy at the bottom.

Knowledge Bureau Designate Highlight: Akbar Pirani

Grow your business with the DFA - Bookkeeping Services Specialist™ Designation.

NEW!  It’s Financial Education Time!  Win a $100 Gift Certificate.

This Week:  It’s a Tax Quiz:  Win A $100 Gift Certificate

Mark Your Calendar: CE Events

Fall is the perfect time to focus on professional development. Take advantage of a number of upcoming live events and earn valuable CE credits with Knowledge Bureau.
 
 
 
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
    21.88%
  • No
    25 votes
    78.13%