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KBR Poll: A Huge Opportunity for Tax Reforms

The Knowledge Bureau News Network was vibrant last month, especially in the Knowledge Bureau Report Poll. Over 98% of readers who answered overwhelmingly were in favor of tax reforms and they had some great comments as well. Take a look:

Knowledge Bureau Highlight: Dan Allen

Meet Dan Allen, Certified Financial Planner, Master Financial Advisor- Retirement Income Services Specialist

Canadians Doing Business In China can Now Use The Renminbi

Three important initiatives were announced by Finance Canada this week:  a US-dollar denominated global bond issue and second, more significantly the launch of North America’s first trading hub using Chinese currency, the renminbi or RMB, which is poised to take a leading position as a global trading currency, after the US Dollar and the Euro.

3 Million T1’s Received, 25 Million To Go

As of March 1, 2015 just over three million personal tax returns had been received by CRA and not surprisingly, only 13% of these returns were paper-filed – everything else was filed with CRA electronically. 

June Distinguished Advisor Workshop Agenda is Here

The agenda for the June Distunguished Advisor Workshop (DAW) is starting to fill up.... have you filled out your application form yet?

Surplus for Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan Finance Minister Ken Krawetz brought forward the 2015-2016 budget for the province March 18 and as expected announced a surplus.

Empower Your Presence: By Working a Room Like a Pro

As a professional, you can work the room like a professional.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Does the new government’s promise, expected soon, to cut the lowest personal income tax rate by 1% to 14%, go far enough to help Canadians impacted by high costs? What are alternatives in your view?

  • Yes
    6 votes
    9.84%
  • No
    55 votes
    90.16%