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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:

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.  

Knowledge Bureau Designate Highlight: Collette Maurice

New Liskeard, Ontario’s Collette Maurice recently completed the T1 Professional Tax Preparation – Basic course to obtain a better understanding on completing basic tax returns.

TFSA – (Perhaps Not) A Ticking Time Bomb? - Part 1

Controversy has erupted in the news this week over the potential lost government revenues 50 years from now, due to the prospect of doubling of Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) limits in the future. 

Scorned Wife Wins Over Girlfriend

Never under-estimate the blinding power of new love or the obligations to a scorned ex-wife. . .even after death. 

Overpayment and recovering of EI premiums and CPP contributions

What does an employer do if over deductions are discovered?

Thanks to January DAW Vancouver and Toronto sponsor Farber

When working with your clients, remember that you are their trusted advisors and know more about their financial affairs than their family and friends.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

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

  • Yes
    24 votes
    37.5%
  • No
    40 votes
    62.5%