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Spring Economic Statement: April 28, 2026

April 15, 2026: Ottawa, Ontario - Yesterday, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, announced that he will table the Spring Economic Update 2026 on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. In the Spring Economic Update 2026, the government will provide an update on its plan to build the strongest economy in the G7, and outline additional actions taken to drive prosperity, play to Canada’s strengths, and support Canadians where and when they need it most.

CPP Actuarial Report: Expected Return 3.9% to 2090

The 27th Actuarial Report on the Canada Pension Plan provides some fascinating reading about Canada’s demographics and economy over the next 75 years, to 2090.

Finance Canada Report: Tax Revenues Increase, But Red Ink Flows

Year-end tax planning is important in 2016, especially in light of Finance Canada’s release of its Annual Financial Report of the Government of Canada for Fiscal Year 2015–16 on October 7, 2016.

CPP Legislation Is Introduced

A Notice of Ways and Means Motion to Amend the Income Tax Act was introduced to enact changes to the Canada Pension Plan on October 6, 2016. 

CPP Revisions a Good Reason to Learn Professional Tax Efficient Retirement Income Planning

There are lots of changes coming to retirement income planning, together with a whole new focus on how much is enough. . . a question being asked by all generations in the family.  That’s why retirement planning is really about multi-generational planning.

Peer-to-Peer Learning is a Most Effective Way to Excel

There are so many tax planning changes being introduced for 2016 – 2017 that tax, bookkeeping or financial services professionals may have trouble keeping up with answers to their clients’ complex questions this year.

Life Purpose

Post-Thanksgiving reminder: "To keep the body in good health is a duty, otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear." Buddha
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Should the Old Age Security clawback start at a lower net income than the current $93,454?

  • Yes
    14 votes
    17.5%
  • No
    66 votes
    82.5%