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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.

Deferring Old-Age Security

If you turn 65 before July 1, 2013, can you still opt to delay receipt of Old-Age Security (OAS)?

Use Tax-Free Zones

Everyone in Canada qualifies for the Basic Personal Amount (BPA). 

Lifestyle Column: 10 Neat Things

This week: 10 neat things about artichokes

Knowledge Bureau student honoured with Heroes of the Home Award

Congratulations to Kareen Rekowski, who was recognized by the Champlain Community Care Access Centre in November 2012.

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Featured Book: The Smart, Savvy Young Consumer

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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%