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Finance Canada Releases Draft Legislation January 29

February 27, 2026 is the last date to comment on a raft of draft legislation released at the end of January covering provisions from the November 4, 2025 Federal budget,  the Fall 2024 Economic Statement, amendments from Budget 2021 regarding Hybrid Mismatching Arrangements, technical changes to two investment tax credits, dating back to 2022 and 2023, as well as corporate changes regarding the Global Minimum Tax.  The key measures to note appear below:

Poll Results: Raising RRSP Lower Limit Draws Thoughtful Response

Seventy two percent of the responders agree that the 18% limitation restricting contributions to an RRSP should be raised for lower income earners. However, there were several varying opinions on how this should be done and what else could be affected.  Below are some of the comments shared by voters:

Build Long Lasting Relationships with Clients Who Struggle with the Debt

According to an article in the Financial Post, for the first time, the level of debt held by Canadians has exceeded the country’s gross domestic product. For the advisor now taking on clients struggling with their debts, the new edition of the Debt and Cash Flow Management course is solution for expertly advising clients on managing debt today and in the future and minimizing the debts.

Differentiate with High Standards Of Service Excellence

THE MFA and DFA-Specialist Designations identify a select group of Wealth Advisors who have specialized skills within the tax and financial services industry. These programs, available exclusively through Knowledge Bureau and its strategic partners, lead to mastery in tax and bookkeeping services, business services and retirement and estate services under a platform of Real Wealth Management™.

DAC Nov 5-8 in Kelowna: Enter March Financial Trivia Contest

You can enter this month’s skill-testing financial trivia question to win a free registration to the DAC in Kelowna, where this year’s theme will be:  CANADA 150: Financial Advice at the Crossroads of Change.

People in the News

Laramie Tan-Amit Developed Her Competitive Edge as DFA – Tax Services Specialist:

Life Purpose

“As we look back and move forward, we would all be advised to remember that pride goes before the fall.” Former Bank of Canada Governor, Mark Carney in Geneva, 2010
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Do you agree with the government’s plan to introduce the new Canada Groceries Essentials Benefit (CGEB)?

  • Yes
    22 votes
    37.29%
  • No
    37 votes
    62.71%