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Fall Federal Budget: Will Spending Be Cut?

Canada has historically presented an annual budget since Confederation in 1867, even through periods like World Wars and the Great Depression, but we have recently experienced the longest period without a full federal budget in our history. By the time the next one is brought down, expected in October 2025, it will have been 18 months since the controversial April 2024 budget which introduced the doomed capital gains inclusion rate hikes. What can we expect?

Give the Gift of Financial Literacy

The Money Matters: Financial Lessons for Life 2014 calendars are full of timely and relevant money matter tips and make wonderful client gifts. Ensure your calendars with a pre-order – the 2013 calendar sold out! English and French calendars available. Order by August 15.

DAC 2013: Scott Mackenzie – Re-connecting with the Do-It-Yourself Investor

It matters that you have an advisor at your side. That’s the message we want our clients to receive . . . the right advice is absolutely worth the fee.

Power of Attorney: The 8-Step Process You Need to Know

Undertaking the role of Power of Attorney for a loved one can be overwhelming, especially if you don't know where to start. If you have agreed to be a Power of Attorney, prepare yourself early by learning the 8 steps you need to know. Join us in Calgary for Attorney School, August 29, 2013 for only $99.

Ignore the Bull: Plan Your Own Path to Financial Independence

Research has proven...you will be happier and more successful on your own terms, not someone else’s. Learn to approach your financial affairs with much more passion and a lot less bull! Get Managing the Bull – Buy 3, Get 1 Free.

Ensure Tax Planning Begins Right at the Primary Source of Wealth Creation

Become a more astute compliance manager to ensure payroll is more than simply accurate with Advanced Payroll – updated for 2013. Enrol by July 23 and save $200.

Corporate Tax Bootcamp Featured Speaker: Larry Frostiak

Knowledge Bureau author and speaker, Larry Frostiak, will be joining the Distinguished Advisor Workshop tour this November as a featured speaker for the Corporate Tax Bootcamp, November 1-6 in a city near year.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

On September 2, Finance Minister Champagne mandated CRA to implement a 100-day plan to “strengthen services, improve access, and reduce delays.” That’s by December 11, 2025. Do you believe this approach will help?

  • Yes
    7 votes
    26.92%
  • No
    19 votes
    73.08%