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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?

Featured Tool: Take Home Pay Calculator

One of the key issues for employees considering a new job is the take home pay for the position, especially if the job is in a different province. This calculator provides an estimate of the take home pay based on salary, exemptions, deductions and province of residence.

Time to invest in Canada

If Canada is to maintain its leading position, we need to be less reliant on credit-financed household spending and more geared to exports, investment and innovation, says Tiff Macklem.

Enhanced disclosure for scholarship plans

It is becoming easier to understand and invest in scholarship plans, thanks to new, enhanced disclosure requirements.

Travel expenses for medical, moving and Northern residents deduction claims

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) seems to think it cost less to operate a vehicle in Canada in 2012 than in 2011.

Evelyn Jacks: Tax protestors pay the price

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has proved once again: there is no escaping your responsibility to pay income taxes.

Putting “goodwill” to work for you

Understanding the concept of “goodwill” will work to your advantage, as Greer Jacks explains in this first of a two-part series.
 
 
 
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
    4 votes
    23.53%
  • No
    13 votes
    76.47%