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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.  

Evelyn Jacks: Taxes and economic outcomes are linked

It’s no secret that governments are awash in debt. But, where is the money to pay down federal and provincial deficits and accumulated debt going to come from?

No hiding behind inadequate records

A recently released judgment from the Tax Court of Canada testifies to the importance of good record-keeping and exemplifies a clever method that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) invokes when investigating taxpayers who hide behind inadequate records.

Deferring Old-Age Security

If you turn 65 before July 1, 2013, can you still opt to delay receipt of Old-Age Security (OAS)?

Use Tax-Free Zones

Everyone in Canada qualifies for the Basic Personal Amount (BPA). 

Lifestyle Column: 10 Neat Things

This week: 10 neat things about artichokes

Knowledge Bureau student honoured with Heroes of the Home Award

Congratulations to Kareen Rekowski, who was recognized by the Champlain Community Care Access Centre in November 2012.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Do you believe Canada’s tax system based, on self-assessment, has suffered under recent changes at CRA and by Finance Canada? If so, what is the one wish you have for tax reform?

  • Yes
    343 votes
    69.86%
  • No
    148 votes
    30.14%