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.

At this time of year, professional tax and financial services are looking for highly qualified personal tax professionals for seasonal tax preparation and planning work Knowledge Bureau’s Distinguished Financial Advisor (DFA) – Tax Service Specialist™ designation bring you up to speed quickly with its online programs; in fact you (or your staff) can begin today.

The Income Tax Act and the Excise Tax Act allow the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to transfer the tax liability of a taxpayer onto third parties. There is a very distinct role for the tax and financial advisor in assisting their clients with this issue. This and more will be discussed at the upcoming Distinguished Advisor Workshop (DAW), with featured guest speakers in Vancouver Jan. 22 and Toronto Jan. 25.

Now available ebook or hard copy. "Evelyn Jacks shows Canadian families how to use tax planning to save thousands over the years through family income splitting and asset accumulation. This book is a must-read if you want to build wealth and achieve your financial goals."   Gordon Pape, bestselling author of Tax Free Savings Accounts.

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Maya Angelou

Do RPPs and RRSPs act as substitutes for one another in retirement savings patterns?  At first glance, this appears to be so, based on a new study released this week by Statistics Canada.   The big finding is that workers who are self-directed savers benefit less than their co-workers who don’t tend to save enough for retirement when RPP contributions automatically increase.

How time flies when you’re having fun!  The end of 2015 is fast approaching, and what a wonderful year it has been working with all our amazing students and strategic partners at Knowledge Bureau. We want to take this opportunity to wish you a very happy holiday and thank you sincerely for sharing knowledge with us in so many ways!