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Should Deposit Insurance Be Raised from $100,000?

The Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation’s (CDIC) deposit protection is automatically applied when investors deposit money with a member bank or credit unions.  The object is to protect depositors should a bank fail.  The good news?  There has not been a deposit insurance payout in almost 30 years.  But now the framework is under review and both advisors and their clients may wish to weigh in, in particular because the deposit insurance limit is currently only $100,000 in specific deposit categories. 

Are We Richer Now Than We Were 30 Years Ago?

There has been a lot said and written about the state of the middle class, with some people claiming that we are worse off now than we were 30 years ago.

IRS to Tax Bitcoins and Other Virtual Currencies Like Property, Not Currency

Virtual currencies are becoming more and more popular and tax authorities throughout the world are considering how to handle them.

People In the News

Knowledge Bureau's faculty and authors have been busy in the media this week!

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Ontario Taxes for 2014

The pre-budget consultations for the 2014 Ontario budget closed on March 28 but the date of the budget has yet to be announced. However, recently leaked government documents indicate that the budget will be presented in the first week of May.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Do you believe Canada’s tax system based, on self-assessment, has suffered under recent changes at CRA and by Finance Canada? If so, what is the one wish you have for tax reform?

  • Yes
    367 votes
    71.26%
  • No
    148 votes
    28.74%