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Opportunity: Canadian Dollar Stabilizes, Somewhat

Things have started to turn around for the Canadian dollar in the second quarter of 2025. It hit a 22 year low in January of 2025. Investors and property owners, who have been swooning at the high burn rate in their travel plans and property maintenance abroad, may wish to consider recent more positive trends and consider some risk mitigation opportunities now that the dollar is stabilizing somewhat.  

Grad Spotlight – New Author Kevin Gebert

Kevin Gebert achieved his MFA-Retirement Income Specialist designation in 2006 and has since been actively involved with Knowledge Bureau, most recently publishing his first book, Financial Fotographs. We are pleased to have Kevin as one of our distinguished grads.

Scammers Victimize Immigrants Posing as CRA

Police in Edmonton are warning of scammers who have their sights set on one Canada’s most vulnerable groups: new immigrants.

What expenses are deductible for child care costs?

Child care expenses are claimable by Canadian residents for services provided in Canada, although deemed residents living abroad qualify as well.  

Master Your Retirement: One of the Best Retirement Books in Canada

Just released in Canada, this 3rd edition of Doug Nelson’s best-selling book Master Your Retirement is receiving rave reviews.

Evelyn Jacks – Celebrity Tax Author

As Joel Schlesinger of the Winnipeg Free Press wrote, "If there were celebrity experts on Canada's tax system, Evelyn Jacks might be one of them."

Certify Today to Meet Your Small Business Clients’ Unique Tax Filing Needs

The tax filing deadlines for Proprietorships  is June 15. There is still time for you to earn a certificate to professionally complete income statements for the self-employed, partnerships, farmers, fisherman, and professionals in the most tax-efficient manner with T1 Professional Tax Preparation – Proprietorships. Save $50 by enrolling online today.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Do you believe Canada’s tax system based, on self-assessment, has suffered under recent changes at CRA and by Finance Canada? If so, what is the one wish you have for tax reform?

  • Yes
    343 votes
    69.86%
  • No
    148 votes
    30.14%