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New Tax Changes for Caregivers: Alberta Budget

Alberta Finance Minister Nater Horner delivered his second consecutive deficit budget on February 26. The deficit is large at $9.4 billion, which the government attributes largely to declining oil revenues. The document is called Fiscal Plan 2026-2029 meaning that this is a three-year fiscal pan, rather than the typical one-year projection.

MB Budget:  April 30 -  Senior Sweeteners Announced

The 2015-2016 Manitoba provincial budget is scheduled to be tabled on April 30, 2015, but some of the goodies are already out of the bag.

Audit-Proofing:  It’s About the Retrieval

There is very little that sends butterflies flitting through the stomach like that little brown envelope from CRA saying “we would like to take a closer look at your tax returns.” 

Court Concludes That Testator Accidently Burned Will

We all make mistakes, but what are the chances of accidently setting your original Will alight without the intention of revoking it?

Rethinking Professional Relationships in Retirement

Retirement planning is changing in Canada, but Canadian seniors are yet to catch up with them. 

June Distinguished Advisor Workshop - Transition Planning: Trusts and Estates

Substantial tax reform has recently changed the rules for post-death planning for high net worth families.

Empower Your Presence: By Working a Room Like a Pro

People with presence seem to navigate a room with ease, stopping to talk with others for just the right amount of time before moving on. 
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

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

  • Yes
    38 votes
    29.69%
  • No
    90 votes
    70.31%