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:

 As part of its Red Tape Reduction efforts, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has created a dedicated team that is charged with cutting red tape for small businesses, thereby enhancing service.As part of its Red Tape Reduction efforts, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has created a dedicated team that is charged with cutting red tape for small businesses, thereby enhancing service.

Are you disappointed and confused by all of the promises and claims made by the investment industry and the media? So is David Christianson. In Managing the Bull, he gives readers the tools to develop their Winner’s Mindset about money, and achieve financial freedom on their own terms. 

November Distinguished Advisor Workshop Year End Tax Planning Strategies: Investor, Owner/Manager Planning and Cross Border Taxation Knowledge Bureau knows that in an ever-evolving industry, it can be hard to keep up with the most current information. That's why we've done it for you - and you can update your knowledge all in one day!

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The recent financial crisis has caused a crisis of another kind for financial advisors, a loss of trust and credibility by millions of clients who are now looking for more qualified people to manage their succession and estate planning decision. 

Oct. 1 was National Seniors Day in Canada and the treatment of Canada's seniors is on the mind of Diana Juricevic, a member of the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal and a speaker at this year's Distinguished Advisor Conference.