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.

Recently, federal and provincial finance ministers met to discuss enhancements to the Canada Pension Plan. Here’s what’s going to change and when.

There are big changes coming for families who get the refundable Children’s Fitness Tax Credit, so use it before you lose it!

With the recent Brexit vote and the US presidential election around the corner, markets are volatile. What hasn’t changed, however, is that for most families, taxes continue to be their largest single lifetime expense. As a result, competent wealth managers with a specialization in both taxes and investment management services are in high demand.

We love sharing feedback from our recent graduates. This week we feature the success of Donald Bieber from Sherwood Park, Alberta, who recently graduated from the Tax Planning for Corporate Owner/Managers course.

Are you providing an evidence-based and unbiased determination of your clients’ risk profile? Unsure? Be sure to register for DAC 2016 to hear Shawn Brayman speak about why this is critically important.

It’s time for a little summertime R & R, so here’s how our publishing schedule will shake out: There will be no issue of KBR on July 6, 27, August 3 or 31. Enjoy the sunshine, because . . . Christmas is less than six months away!