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The Importance of Provincial Budgets: Elbows Up and No Bracket Creep!

Some of the right things are happening in Nova Scotia, from the perspective of improving standards of living in that province.  And that’s important news because according to the Fraser Institute, Canadians have suffered the worst five-year decline in their standard of living over the 2020-to-2024 period since the Great Depression.  It notes, our Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per person decreased by 2.0% (0.4% annually) ; this despite aggregate GDP growth of 1.5% over the period.  Further, all ten provinces are experiencing stagnation, which is unique in our history.  So what’s the good news in Nova Scotia, at this critical juncture?

T3 Filings: What is a Listed Trust?  

A listed trust is one that is generally exempt from filing a T3 return unless, it owes money to CRA.

Prepare to Deliver Collective Re-Assurance During Uncertain Times

Learn the skills to develop strategies for accumulation, growth, preservation and transition of sustainable wealth.

DMA-Business Transition Services Specialist Designation

The demand for skilled talent is high among Canadian finance leaders, with a limited supply of skilled talent.

Grads and Designates:  Official Transcript Study Term January 1 – March 31

VIP Transcripts coming April 3! Check out your official transcripts in the Graduate Lounge.  

Update On Trust Tax Filings

On March 3, 2025 CRA issued an update on the confusing trust filing requirements for tax year 2024. What’s important to know is that when filing of the T3 return, and the T3SCH15 Beneficial Ownership Information of a Trust form is required, the deadline is coming up soon:  March 31, 2025. 

Provincial Budget Round Up – Some Tax Cuts, But for How Long?

It’s provincial budget time and in this Special Report, Knowledge Bureau Report covers the highlights of five of them released since the beginning of February. 
 
 
 
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