Opportunity: Canadian Dollar Stabilizes, Somewhat

Things have started to turn around for the Canadian dollar in the second quarter of 2025. It hit a 22 year low in January of 2025. Investors and property owners, who have been swooning at the high burn rate in their travel plans and property maintenance abroad, may wish to consider recent more positive trends and consider some risk mitigation opportunities now that the dollar is stabilizing somewhat.  

It’s ALL TAX, ALL DAY—and it’s going to be fun! Shake out the cobwebs: Get ready for the busy 2014 tax season in this fast paced workshop focused on changes in personal tax planning, 2013 T1 tax forms and all the details you need to really dig for every tax deduction and credit your clients are entitled to. Be an early bird and save – early registration ends November 30.

“I wish my parents had talked to me about money.” If this resonates with you, you are not alone. Learn from new Canadian author Kevin Gebert how to approach the critical money conversations with your friends and family. Order your copy today–bulk orders qualify for significant discounts.

It’s Financial Literacy month! Help your clients assess risk and return as a more effective financial educator. The goal is better joint decision-making in managing family wealth. Learn conveniently online and qualify for 30 CE/CPD credits before year end. Enrol in Financial Literacy: Assessing Risk and Return by November 13 and save $200 on tax deductible tuition fees.

Financial Literacy month at Knowledge Bureau includes tools to map out your financial future with the Financial Assessment Calculator. Take a free trial!

According to the Bank of Canada’s Monetary Policy Report released this month, the Canadian economy is expected to grow by a lackluster 1.6% in 2013, 2.3% in 2014, and 2.6% in 2015, and to reach full production capacity around the end of 2015. 

CRA has just issued a revision to Form T1198 Statement of Qualifying Retroactive Lump-Sum Payments, which is completed by the payer of qualifying amounts.