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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.
October 2025 Poll
Do you believe SimpleFile, CRA’s newly revamped automated tax system, will help more Canadians access tax benefits and comply with the tax system?
Tax History: The Middle Class and Their Taxes
It’s a new tax year and 2018 marks the 101st anniversary of the first income taxes in Canada. Back in the early fall of 1917, Canada’s “War Income Tax” was introduced, and there are still many who think, wrongly, that income taxes in Canada are a temporary measure. But has much changed since 1917? The answer is yes!
Debt Management Series: What Is Revolving Credit?
An integral part of debt management is ensuring that your clients understand how various forms of credit work, including revolving credit. Advisors, we’ve prepared this resource to share with your clients.
Employment Opportunities for New Canadians: Statistics Point to Financial Services
Statistics show that the more education Canadians have, the better their chances of employment. This is especially true for newcomers to Canada. In that regard, the tax and financial services industries offer great opportunities for those ready to start their new lives and careers in Canada.
Leadership Development: Maintain Your Humility as You Develop Knowledge and Confidence
As Knowledge Bureau unveils our new Executive Business Builder Program, increasing our focus on leadership education and development in 2018, it’s important to explore what makes a great leader. Today we’ll focus on confidence vs humility. . .when it comes to leadership, what matters more? Join us in discussing this topic on our Executive Business Builders Network.
Tax Tip: Infirm or Disabled: What’s the Difference for Tax Purposes?
Caring for a loved one with a disability? CRA may contact you to verify your claim for the new Canada Caregiver Amount or the Disability Amount. For these reasons, it’s important to draw the distinction between “infirm” and “disabled,” for different provisions on the tax return.
