This Month’s Poll

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

Knowledge Bureau’s June opinion poll elicited a larger-than-average number of responses from readers, with 341 people casting votes on the following question: The federal government is considering making additional contributions to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) voluntary. Do you think this is a good idea?

It’s summertime... and summer holidays are already in full swing.

It’s report card time for kids, but it’s also a good time for parents and teachers to reflect on the level of financial literacy among students, and bringing more effective financial education to next year’s curriculum, which begins just a couple of months from now.

Hundreds of leaders in the tax and financial services took part in a significant educational event last week:  transition planning featuring the new federal budget provisions including the Graduate Trust Estate rules. 

Evelyn Jacks, President of Knowledge Bureau, kicked off Toronto’s Distinguished Advisor Workshop with an information-packed economic update.

James Bell, Director of Tax Solutions Canada (a member of the Farber Financial Group), is the perfect person to reveal tips, traps, and pitfalls of working with the Canada Revenue Agency.