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.
Big news from Ottawa: the federal government has announced that the next Federal Budget will be tabled on November 4. For professionals in tax, accounting, and financial services, this is a critical moment to understand what’s changing and how to respond before year-end.
If you are a tax or financial advisor, Knowledge Bureau is offering numerous opportunities throughout 2025-2026 for you to shore up tax knowledge and important CE accreditation for licensing for KB Designations, Professional Designations in the accounting sector as well as CIRO, MDSA, AIC and Insurance Councils. Mark your calendar for the live/virtual event milestones below and see the links for online program options as well.
At the 2025 Acuity Conference for Distinguished Advisors, attendees will benefit from two dynamic sessions sponsored by Gold Sponsor Franklin Templeton, offering both global and practice management perspectives for today’s advisors.
Stand Apart! Enrol now for your one stop, year round tax updating solution. Knowledge Bureau’s Live Virtual CE Summits for 2025-2026 start the day after the November 4 federal budget. In a series of four full day events you and your team will have the knowledge, skills and confidence to apply tax preparation and planning expertise to solve tax compliance issues for clients. It’s the pre-eminent tax training choice for Canada’s Tax Preparers and Financial Advisors.
Financial professionals and thought leaders are gathering for a compelling Meeting of the Minds session tomorrow: “ROI or ROL: Redefining What Real Wealth Means to You.” This complimentary, one-hour virtual event explores a powerful shift in wealth management — move beyond Return on Investment (ROI) towards Financial Peace of Mind – a Return on Life. It’s about aligning financial strategies with purpose and helping clients achieve true peace of mind.
The 2025 Acuity Conference is proud to feature keynote speaker Kim G.C. Moody FCPA, FCA, TEP, FDFS™. In his session, “Having a Leadership Mindset”, Kim will share why professionals must think beyond technical expertise to lead with vision, courage, and purpose. See the full agenda and register by the September 30 early-bird deadline on the official conference site!