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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.

Time to invest in Canada

If Canada is to maintain its leading position, we need to be less reliant on credit-financed household spending and more geared to exports, investment and innovation, says Tiff Macklem.

Enhanced disclosure for scholarship plans

It is becoming easier to understand and invest in scholarship plans, thanks to new, enhanced disclosure requirements.

Travel expenses for medical, moving and Northern residents deduction claims

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) seems to think it cost less to operate a vehicle in Canada in 2012 than in 2011.

Evelyn Jacks: Tax protestors pay the price

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has proved once again: there is no escaping your responsibility to pay income taxes.

Putting “goodwill” to work for you

Understanding the concept of “goodwill” will work to your advantage, as Greer Jacks explains in this first of a two-part series.

Lifestyle Column: 10 Neat Things

This week: 10 neat things about light.
 
 
 
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%