When CRA officially opened the electronic floodgates on tax filing season on February 23 this year, it was with a number of pieces of news. Did you know, for example, that the GST/HST Credit has now been officially renamed the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB)? You get it by filing a tax return and interacting with CRA’s new digital services, which unfortunately still refer to the old name – the GST/HST Credit. It’s just one of those “game changers” that make Real Tax News with Evelyn Jacks and Friends, starting this week for its second season, so valuable to Canadians.
There are many reasons not to miss the November 5 CE Summit. First, there is the November 4 Federal Budget Analysis and Advanced Year End Tax Planning Synopsis. But in addition, for anyone who ever wanted to truly understand corporate owner-manager taxation, don’t miss the Advanced Corporate Owner Manager Planning Tutorial included in this session. Take a look at the 17 critical topics you need to know to work with business owner clients:
Tyler Wagner, CFA, Portfolio Manager at BCV Asset Management, gold sponsor at the Acuity Conference for Distinguished Advisors (DAC) being held next month in Puerto Vallarta, is on a mission to build resilient portfolios at this important juncture in the retirement planning landscape. It’s not to late to register, build knowledge, skills, network with leading experts and earn CE Credits, too. Check out why have conversations about resilient portfolios is such an important part of year end planning:
The Financial Literacy Collection provides foundational knowledge in personal financial management, equipping professionals to better educate and guide clients through everyday money decisions. This program strengthens advisory relationships by building understanding, confidence, and long-term financial discipline. By enhancing client understanding, you can help to build advisory trust.
The New Federal Budget is being tabled on November 4. Fortunately full analysis will be available the next day for tax and financial professionals at the November 5, 2025 CE Savvy Summit. Register now: this live virtual event, Year-End Tax Planning for Investors and Business Owners, delivers timely analysis alongside practical strategies for optimizing 2025 year-end results.
The Acuity Conference for Distinguished Advisors isn’t just about education. it’s about connection. Alongside world-class keynotes and CE sessions, delegates will enjoy an outstanding line-up of networking experiences designed to celebrate excellence and build lasting professional relationships in an unforgettable setting.
In a profession where knowledge quickly evolves and client needs never stop, financial advisors need education that is practical, flexible, and credible. That’s exactly what CE Master Micro-Credentials deliver.