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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?

Financial Trivia Contest: Distinguished Advisor Conference, Nov. 5-8 in Kelowna, British Columbia

It's time once again for our skill-testing financial trivia contest—your chance to win a free registration to DAC in beautiful Kelowna, British Columbia, where this year’s theme will be CANADA 150: Financial Advice at the Crossroads of Change.

People in the News

Making new progress and refreshing your knowledge: Lori Campbell, Master Financial Advisor, Manitoba

Life Purpose

“Money is the sixth sense that makes it possible to enjoy the other five.” - Richard Ney

2017 Federal Budget Overview

The Devil Is in The Details:  Budget 2017 Gives to Some, But Small Business Pays More Again.

2017 Budget Overview: Specific Tax Provisions for Investors

Review specific tax provisions for investors announced by the Government in the 2017 Federal Budget.

2017 Budget Overview: Specific Tax Provisions for Business

New 2017 federal budget includes business tax provisions addressing tax changes for business income.
 
 
 
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