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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.
September 2025 Poll
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?
Advisors Have a “Complex” Relationship with Digital Disruption
Is digital disruption a threat or an opportunity? We asked tax and financial advisors whether they think it is an advantage in their business, which helps drive value, or a threat to their industry? The answer isn’t entirely black and white for most, but what’s clear is that clients value face-to-face advice.
Tax Tip: Interest Costs on Investments with Diminished Value
Market volatility can bring unsavoury investment results. If you panicked and locked in your losses in your non-registered investment accounts, you may find that you are still stuck paying an investment loan. Is that interest going to be tax deductible? Read on to learn more:
RSVP Now: Knowledge Bureau Grad Ceremony at DAC 2019
A special gala event will honour Knowledge Bureau’s 2018/2019 designates at the Distinguished Advisor Conference November 10-13 in beautiful Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Sponsored by Cadesky Tax, this gala event will honour those who complete their designation programs by August 15. Conference registration fees conference will be waived for this year’s designates. Those who finish their diploma programs (marking the halfway point in the designation pathway) tuition fees for the conference will be 50% off.
Avoid Student Debt: Use Your EAPs
Just over 2 Million Canadians are enrolled in post-secondary schools in Canada and about half of them incur debt to get through school. This, according to a recent survey by Maclean’s magazine, which also noted that nearly 2/3 of students don’t have an RESP. That means they have no Education Assistance Payments (EAPs) to fund education costs. Here’s how they work.
Students in the News – Kelly Malloy – Undergraduate
If you are a student at Knowledge Bureau, Kelly Malloy is a name that may sound familiar. She’s with you (literally!) as an undergraduate in the MFA™- Executive Business Growth Specialist designation program. Kelly, who is also the newest member of Knowledge Bureau’s team of Relationship Managers, helps students make decisions about courses and programs to accomplish their career goals; all while she’s enhancing her own training and knowledge.
