Finance Canada Releases Draft Legislation January 29
February 27, 2026 is the last date to comment on a raft of draft legislation released at the end of January covering provisions from the November 4, 2025 Federal budget, the Fall 2024 Economic Statement, amendments from Budget 2021 regarding Hybrid Mismatching Arrangements, technical changes to two investment tax credits, dating back to 2022 and 2023, as well as corporate changes regarding the Global Minimum Tax. The key measures to note appear below:Scenario 1: Young Couple No Children
Michael and Jessica are a young couple living in their condo in Vancouver. How will the budget affect them?
Scenario 2: A Young Family
Matthew and Ashley live in Winnipeg. They have two children, ages 3 and 5. They own their own home.
Scenario 3: Retired Couple with RRIFs
Brian and Patricia retired a few years ago. Brian is 74 and Patricia is 72. The couple live in Halifax, NS and have RRIF balances of $300,000 and $400,000 respectively.
Scenario 4: Seniors Without TFSAs
Robert and Jackie are contemplating retirement. Robert is 65, earns $55,000 from employment and also receives a $24,000 pension.
Scenario 5: Single Taxpayer – No Children
Glen is single, age 55. He lives alone in a rental apartment in Hamilton, Ontario. His current salary is $55,000. His rent is $1,000/month.
Where Should Economic Hopes Be Pinned?
Now that the date of the Federal Budget has been announced, Tuesday April 21, and the Minister has met with learned private-sector economists, who confirmed the March private-sector forecasts will do in interpreting plans for the near future, there is much speculation on what the budget will announce and for whom
