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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?
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Focus on the Wealth Gap to Close the Income Gap

Canada’s income gap is growing. That much is true, but that one sentence fails to tell the whole story. There is much more to the issue of increasing disposable income in Canada, especially in volatile, recessionary times. In fact, to close the income gap it’s most important to focus on the wealth gap. That means helping average people save more, sooner. That brings purpose and urgency to the proactive conversations that should be initiated this fall by professionally trained financial advisors. Consider the following:

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Immigrant - How to Enable Benefits and Filing Rights

Last month CRA posted a news release that they are making it easier for newcomers to apply for benefit and credit payments online. Unfortunately, the process is anything but easy. This presents a great opportunity for tax and financial professionals to help and in the process, start a highly valued new relationship with new Canadians.

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What Sets Knowledge Bureau Apart in Online Professional Education

When choosing an online education provider in tax, bookkeeping, or financial services, it’s important to look beyond course content alone. At Knowledge Bureau, we offer a more structured, supportive, and applied learning experience—designed to help professionals strengthen their careers and deliver measurable value to clients. Here’s how each part of the Knowledge Bureau experience supports your professional growth:

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Canada’s Most Comprehensive Tax & Financial Planning Updates: Audit Defence

Audit activity is on the rise—and the stakes are higher than ever. With a federal target to collect $3.75 billion through increased fines and penalties, along with widespread T-slip errors and confusion around capital gains, tax audits are expected to surge in 2025.Tax and financial advisors must be prepared to respond. Join us at the CE Savvy Summit: Audit Defence on September 17 for a deep dive into the latest audit trends, case studies, and defence strategies. Learn directly from leading experts and get practical tools to better protect your clients. Register by September 10 to take advantage of early-bird rates. Special pricing available for Diploma and Team member registrations.

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Acuity 2025: Learn, Lead, and Recharge in Puerto Vallarta

This fall, step out of the day-to-day and into a setting designed to inspire forward thinking and fresh perspective. Join us November 23–26 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for the Acuity 2025 Conference for Distinguished Advisors, where leaders, educators, and advisors gather to explore what it takes to thrive in a fast-changing financial landscape. Space is limited, and flight prices are increasing. To join the experience, earn CE/CPD credits, stay ahead of critical changes, and return to your practice energized and future-focused, Acuity 2025 is your landing spot.

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