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This Week’s Edition of KBR:

February 2025 Poll

In your view will the new U.S. tariffs affect your clients’ business and retirement plans?
Yes: 19 votes
82.61%
No: 4 votes
17.39%
 

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Foreign Currencies Gains and Losses

As we all know, it’s been a roller coaster week in tariff news. The Canadian dollar started to sink, although not to its lowest historical level-yet. The 30 day pause in implementation of the U.S. tariffs has provided a wake up call: What effect will such a Black Swan event have on portfolios and, by extension, retirement plans?

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Impact of Bank of Canada Interest Rates

The Bank of Canada cut its interest rate by .25% to 3% on January 29, a full two percentage points lower than was the benchmark in 2023.

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Tax Planning Tips:  Families Having Children, Later

Statistics Canada data shows that Canadian parents are starting families later in life than previous years. This trend not only affects housing markets but also influences social services, healthcare needs, and community planning.

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Little Known Tax Facts:  Ensuring Accuracy when Filing Tax Returns

Knowledge Bureau hosted its first half-day Mini CE Summit which focused on Rookie Tax Training to bring Canada’s Income Tax Fundamentals course to life, and surprisingly, it was well attended by seasoned pros as well.

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Capital Gains News: Special Report & Feb. 12 Live-Virtual Event

Last week, it was announced that the capital gains inclusion rate increase would be postponed to January 1, 2026. How can you advise your clients on this now?

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