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August 2025 Poll

A public consultation on whether the CDIC’s deposit insurance limit should be raised to $150,000 per deposit category is underway. Do you agree?
Yes: 30 votes
90.91%
No: 3 votes
9.09%
 

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DAC in Puerto Vallarta 2019: Take Advantage of Instalment Plan!

Make a great decision to experience education differently in 2019 – and earn 15 CE Credits. Register early for next year’s Distinguished Advisor Conference (DAC) in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Access to an easy pay instalment plan ends November 30.

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Fall Economic Statement: Tax Incentives for Corporations

Canada has been in a strong economic position since 2015, but dark clouds are on the horizon as global economic growth has peaked and deficits are expected to grow. This is what Finance Minister Morneau faces as he unveiled his November 21 Fall Economic Report.

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Competitiveness Challenge: Are New Corporate Tax Changes Enough?

Canada’s competitive advantage in the global economy has been of concern since corporate tax reforms were introduced in the United States earlier this year, and especially after Finance Canada’s ill-fated attempt to reform the corporate tax system a year ago. Finance Minister Morneau delivered his response to the current challenges by proposing the acceleration of some Capital Cost Allowance measures in the November 21 Fall Economic Update.

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Fall Economic Statements: Ontario First, then the Federal Government

The Fall Economic Statement from the federal government is being released later today – Wednesday, November 21. Knowledge Bureau Report will bring you breaking news and insights in a special report tomorrow! Meanwhile, Ontario made some interesting tax changes.

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The New Philanthropic View: Impactful, Charity-Minded Millennials

A recent study shows that millennials care more about others than any other generation in recent history. But, the data also identifies an important gap: 49 percent don’t have a will at all, and only 31 percent have a will that’s up-to-date. Without proper estate planning, their assets may never end up in the hands of the organizations millennials want to invest in to make a difference.

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