Caught in the Crosshairs of CRA: What Tax Reform Could Mean To Advisors

The enrolment deadline is September 10 for one of the most important CE/CPD Sessions you may attend this year. Canadian tax policy is shifting rapidly, and advisors need to be ready for the impact with sound and confident audit defence knowledge. At the CE Savvy Summit on September 17, 2025, featuring noted tax experts Evelyn Jacks, Kim Moody and Dr. Dean Smith, the Society of RWM Round Table Think Tank will also host a dynamic discussion: Caught in the Crosshairs of CRA.  Be sure to take part of this interactive session as we review recent changes to the tax system, promises to enhance service levels at CRA eliminate loopholes, and strengthen CRA enforcement through technology.

Medical Expenses: Travel, Moving and More

Did you know that total health care spending in Canada is estimated at over $9,000 per person and is estimated by Health Canada to be between 10.9% and 13.4% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and that the average out-of-pocket health care cost was $1,189 per capital in 2022.  With a shrinking GDP on the horizon through a potentially recessionary period ahead, it’s important to know which of the numerous out-of-pocket expenses will qualify for the Medical Expense Tax Credit (METC) claimed on Line 33099 of the T1 General tax return.  Today, we discuss medical travel costs, moving for medical reasons and other medical deductions you don’t want to miss on your tax returns. Here’s an overview:

Introducing KB’s New Digital Home – And Prizes for You!

Coming THIS EASTER WEEKEND, A NEW LEAP - Knowledge Bureau’s new digital home. Check it out!  We have Grand Opening tuition offers available to you as new and returning visitors, April 17 to April 21! VIP Graduates, your offers come first to your email on April 17. For everyone else, we invite you to explore the new 2025-2026 Curriculum and the Four New Pathways to Upskilling - from entry level to mastery level - and receive a $50 tuition credit to use now until June 30.

May 21 CE Summits: New Strategies for Retirement & Estate Planning 2025

“The Future is No Clearer”. This according to the Bank of Canada Governor who announced on April 16 that he is holding interest rates at their current level.  Nonetheless, Knowledge Bureau will tackle the subject with authority and practicality at the May 21 CE Summit.  The subjects:  Tax Year 2025 - New Taxes or New Benefits across the Provinces and with a new federal government.  Also, Planning with Trusts – Bare Trust, Special Trusts, Post-Mortem, Retirement Income Planning across four client profiles and embracing wealth planning opportunities with tax efficiency.  Get the whole story, interpret it and share your knowledge during our live virtual CE Savvy Summit on May 21.  Save Money, Register by May 15. Here’s more:

Introducing the Distinguished Partners at DAC

Knowledge Bureau is honored and proud to introduce the distinguished partners at the Acuity Conference for Distinguished Advisors, November 23-26 in Puerto Vallarta Mexico.  Please check out their unique value propositions in the financial services industries they serve and click on their logos on the official conference page for more information.  Then check out the amazing agenda - so far – for this thought leadership event.  A great way to earn CE/CPD credits and network with an outstanding audience of leaders from coast-to-coast:

The RWM Difference: Focus on Financial Stability

What’s keeping your clients up at night? How do we help clients accumulate, grow, preserve and transition wealth with the continued volume of change coming from new governments in Ottawa and Washington?  How do we temper harm from difficult relationships people have with money? Share your thoughts on proactively managing client concerns with strategy, process, and answers to these three critical questions, as we hear case study approaches from our panelists at the April 23 Introduction to Real Wealth Management™ Orientation. Learn more and then join these professionals who are the change-makers of the financial services by earning your own specialized credentials as an RWM™.

Transitioning Our Economy Forward:  Investing for Impact

We might be distracted by the political, tax and economic shocks dominating the daily news.  But from an investment point of view, advisors may be missing something important. The very definition of “wealth maximization” as we have commonly known it, is not resonating there is a reason why:  “business as usual” has eroded value and requires a shake up to build the economy we need in the future.  The answer, for some, is “impact investing”, and there has never been a better time to consider this.
 
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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
    8 votes
    22.22%
  • No
    28 votes
    77.78%