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Opportunity: Canadian Dollar Stabilizes, Somewhat

Things have started to turn around for the Canadian dollar in the second quarter of 2025. It hit a 22 year low in January of 2025. Investors and property owners, who have been swooning at the high burn rate in their travel plans and property maintenance abroad, may wish to consider recent more positive trends and consider some risk mitigation opportunities now that the dollar is stabilizing somewhat.  

Finance Canada Releases Details Of Small Biz Charity Break

Finance Canada has released the fine print that will both introduce and limit a new tax break, when arm’s length sales of real property situated in Canada or the shares of a private small business corporation are donated to charity by a resident taxpayer, effective the 2017 tax year. 

UN Takes Issue With Rules In Canadian Income Tax Act

Is the federal government silencing human rights organizations and advocacy groups through restrictive provisions in the Income Tax Act?

Tax Tip: Deducting Political Contributions

Elections bring with them important opportunities to discuss Canada’s future social, economic and tax policies. So, it’s appropriate to go back to “tax school” to find out the tax consequences of making political contributions.

Government Messaging On UCCB Cheques Incomplete

It’s too bad the messaging that came with the increased Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB) was incomplete when the lump-sum bonuses were distributed on July 20. 

Andy Fisher, Partner At Farber Financial Group, On The Need For Professional Networks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Andy Fisher is a Partner in the Insolvency & Restructuring practice at Farber Financial Group and leads the firm’s Small Business Restructuring practice.

Cyber Crime Is Increasing: IIAC President Ian Russell Speaks at DAC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Cyber threats know no boundaries. Cybercrime risks are increasing; however, risk awareness differs greatly. Cybercrime is not just for monetary gain but also for valuable information about individuals.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Do you believe Canada’s tax system based, on self-assessment, has suffered under recent changes at CRA and by Finance Canada? If so, what is the one wish you have for tax reform?

  • Yes
    343 votes
    69.86%
  • No
    148 votes
    30.14%