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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.

What Most People Don’t Know About Principal Residences (But Should) – Part 1

This week I had a discussion with a client about what would happen when either he or his wife passed away. 

The “Cost of Borrowing” via Non-Compliance

  The one thing about an electronic age – computers do exactly what they’re told to do – right or wrong!

Trust Funds Belongs to Bankrupts’ Creditors

The Supreme Court of British Columbia recently ruled that a bankrupt’s contingent entitlement to trust funds was property that vested with the trustee in bankruptcy as part of the bankrupts' estate.

It’s the male seahorses that have the babies….

Find out about this and more at the 2015 Distinguished Advisor Conference (DAC).  

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.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Should the Old Age Security clawback start at a lower net income than the current $93,454?

  • Yes
    14 votes
    17.72%
  • No
    65 votes
    82.28%