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New Consultations: Modernizing Tax Rules for Charities

As the last remnants of a scrumptious Thanksgiving weekend subside, it is appropriate to take a look at the health and issues surrounding the charitable sector in Canada.  Serendipitously, the federal government is seeking your views on how the tax rules for registered charities and the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) administration of these rules could be modernized.  A new consultation was launched on October 8 and here’s what the government wants to know, by December 3, 2026:

Time for reform of charitable donations?

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is on the warpath over charitable gifting tax shelters. But is it time for a broader review of Canada’s charitable donation rules?

Statistics Canada’s newsletter for small and medium-sized businesses

To keep small and medium-sized business owners abreast of statistical news and trends, Statistics Canada publishes a monthly enewsletter.

New tax treaty to boost trade

A new tax treaty will increase trade and investment between Canada and Hong Kong.

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Lessons learned at DAC Day 1: Taking our bearings

The global economy is on the road to recovery. In fact, said veteran economist Patricia Croft, a speaker at the opening day of the Distinguished Advisor Conference in Naples, Fla., we are half way there.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

In your view, should Canadians be able to write off more of their out-of-pocket medical expense costs? What amount would be appropriate?

  • Yes
    49 votes
    94.23%
  • No
    3 votes
    5.77%