News Room

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?

Canadian Forces Personnel and Police Get Tax Break

Since 2004 certain members of the Canadian forces or a Canadian police force serving on a deployed operational mission that is assessed at a high risk level. 

Who is Eligible for the Old Age Security Pension?

According to Services Canada, this depends on your age and your years of residence in Canada.

Re-Accumulation: Thinking It Through

Don's incredulous. He’s a do-it-yourself investor and he has had a bad several years. His half a million dollar RRSP portfolio is now worth $250,000. He wants to know: What does it take to recover and re-accumulate $250,000 over the next ten years—the time Don has left until retirement?

Don’t Forget the Tax Implications When Investing in a Rental Property

The acquisition of a revenue property is often a good way to increase net worth. If you are planning to take on a rental property, be sure to keep the tax implications in mind. Rental properties are often audited. 

Distinguished Advisor Conference Nearly Sold Out!

Only 5 rooms left! Register for DAC before July and receive extended early bird rates!

DAC 2013: Diana Bishop – Packaging Your Expertise for the 21st Century

Can you package your expertise? Can you bring value to your professional practice by better understanding what your personal and business brand is all about? What is your unique ability?
 
 
 
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
    28%
  • No
    18 votes
    72%