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Financial Issues & Answers for Everyone
A thorough analysis of today’s financial news—delivered weekly to your inbox or via social media. As part of Knowledge Bureau’s interactive network, the Report covers current issues on the tax and financial services landscape and provides a wide range of professional benefits, including access to peer-to-peer blogs, opinion polls, online lessons, and vital industry information from Canada’s only multi-disciplinary financial educator.
December 2025 Poll
It costs a lot more to go to work these days. Should the Canada Employment Credit of $1501 for 2026 be raised higher to account for this?
Build a Stronger Tax Team in 2026: Professional Training Solutions for Businesses
As Canadian businesses prepare for another demanding tax season, leaders are facing a familiar challenge: sourcing skilled, confident staff who can handle increasingly complex personal and corporate tax filings. Whether you employ seasonal rookies, returning preparers, or full-time financial specialists, the need for structured, up-to-date tax training has never been higher, and there are some important educational opportunities coming up from Knowledge Bureau.
Thumbs Down on Federal Budget
“Do you believe the November 4 Federal Budget addressed the key financial issues your clients need to see from their Finance Department and the CRA?” That’s the question we asked Knowledge Bureau Report readers last month. Over 86% of the respondents said the government got it wrong. Some comments about what was missing below. Also, now’s the time to weigh in on the final poll question for 2025.
The Acuity Conference 2025 Special Report
Available Tomorrow! The Special Report on the 2025 Acuity Conference for Distinguished Advisors (DAC) captures the key learning, insights, and highlights from the 2025 Acuity Conference for Distinguished Advisors in Puerto Vallarta. The reviews from delegates, like Jane’s below, were amazing and so were the pictures, the gorgeous vistas and above all, the “A” game the outstanding speakers brought to their current and relevant topics!
Final Payments Finally: Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Business
A portion of fuel charge proceeds from the price on pollution was promised to eligible small and medium-sized businesses via the Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses (CCRSB). Now, the final payments for the 2024-2025 year will be coming before the end of 2025, in designated provinces. That announcement was made on November 14. Here’s what to expect:
Estate Planning: Why the Advising Family Business Course Matters
Family businesses are at the heart of Canada’s economy, yet most won’t survive beyond the first or second generation: 70% of wealthy clients will lose their wealth in the first generation that inherits. Worse by the third generation, 90% of it will be gone. When they fail, the impact extends far beyond the owners—employees, communities, and local economies all feel the loss. That’s why now is an ideal time to build your expertise in this area. The good news: you can learn more and earn CE Credentials with our limited-time 50% off Black Friday offer on the Advising Family Business course.
