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Pre-Budget Consultations Now Underway!

Pre-budget consultations are now underway for this fall’s Federal Budget and Canadians are invited to share their views with Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne through an online survey. Over the next several weeks, the Finance Minister and his team will meet with various stakeholder groups and review public submissions before finalizing the budget.

Check It Out – Our New Virtual Campus!

Knowledge Bureau is excited to announce the launch of our new virtual campus—an environment designed especially for you! Login in today to see what's new!

OSC Gets More Teeth

The May 2 Ontario Budget announced the government’s intention to introduce legislative changes on various issues.

Correction: Do-It-Yourself Taxpayers Can Submit eDocs

The article "Must Audit Support Documents be Electronically Filed?", published in the April 17, 2013 issue of Knowledge Bureau Report has been amended.

Understanding Synthetic Dispositions

A “synthetic disposition” refers to financial arrangements which allow taxpayers to defer tax by “economically” disposing of a property while continuing to own it for tax purposes. These transactions were shut down as of Budget Day, March 21, 2013.

The Bank of Canada Appoints New Governor

On May 2, 2013, the Bank of Canada announced that a new Governor of the Bank had been appointed under Section 9 of the Bank of Canada Act.

May CE Workshops: Register Before May 15

Reserve your spot in Winnipeg, Calgary, Vancouver, or Toronto. Be prepared to respond to requests for post-filing information and set up the best defence for your clients in case of appeal. See the full agenda for this May's Distinguished Advisor Workshop.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Is the new Canada Groceries and Essential Benefit the right solution to help Canadians with inflation?

  • Yes
    7 votes
    6.73%
  • No
    97 votes
    93.27%