With the rising cost of transportation, meals, clothing, and other work-related expenses, many Canadians are questioning whether the Canada Employment Credit, set at $1,501 for 2026, still reflects the real cost of earning employment income. Tax professionals, employers, and taxpayers continue to debate whether the credit should be increased, restructured, or replaced altogether. When our poll asked if the Canada Employment Credit should be increased, 87% said yes. Below are perspectives shared by tax and financial professionals across the country.
Debt is the number-one financial issue in Canada today, and things are about to get more urgent for mortgage holders and business owners who have significant debt.
Tax, financial planning and wealth management competencies are required to help clients fund their goals for income and capital accumulation derived from investments in these turbulent times. Adding tax efficiency can help returns take off from the doldrums in the markets. But are you prepared to do so with confidence?
DAC is Canada’s pre-eminent educational event for the top wealth advisors in the tax and financial services, where industry-leading speakers address today’s key technical trends and business issues.
Business continuity planning and how to build value for succession planning is a hot topic today. Advisors who can help will engage in relationships with many stakeholders and a vibrant, often emotional journey.
Once again, the response to our trivia contest for a chance to win a free registration to the Distinguished Advisor Conference (DAC) in the spectacular wine country of BC has been phenomenal!