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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:

Build a New Digital Sales Engine Webinar: April 11 at Noon CST

If getting back 500 hours a year, making more, spending over 60% less money, and bringing in lots of new clients while realizing work-life balance with your important relationships is appealing to you, then the next Webinar from Knowledge Bureau Network on April 11 is exactly what you’ve been looking for.  You’ll get a sneak peek at how to retool and build an amazing digital practice from Derek Notman, CEO of Connector, and fellow advisor who got tired of doing business the old way.

Bookkeeping in a Digital World

Did you know: the accounting, tax, bookkeeping and payroll services represent 23.6 billion, showing an 8.9% increase annually.  This according to Statistics Canada shows that this is a healthy, and essential, industry for Canadians.  That’s why now may be the right time to enhance your professional education with the Certificate Course Bookkeeping in a Digital World.

CE Savvy-PD™ - Building Your Business Collection

Are you ready to consider incorporating your proprietorship, navigating family dynamics within your company or considering philanthropic donations through investments that match your values then you’ll want to check out our latest collection entitled Building Your Business, which provides you a new opportunity to earn 5 CE Credits.

Special Report on the March 28, 2023 Federal Budget

The Special Report on the 2023 Federal Budget is a Knowledge Bureau subscriber exclusive!

Top Tax Tips for Filing 2022 Returns

It is indeed that time of the year: tax season is upon us and there is lots of tax news for those just starting their 2022 T1.  With just under 5 million tax returns already filed by mid March, the average refund is just under $2,200 and the average balance  just under $4,500.  Here’s my top picks for tax tips you need to know to maximize your entitlements:

Not Staying:  Ontario Staycation Tax Credit

Be sure to claim the Ontario staycation tax credit on your 2022 tax return because it’s not staying:  the Ontario government announced its demise for future filers last December.  Here’s what you need to know to get it right for 2022:
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

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

  • Yes
    24 votes
    36.36%
  • No
    42 votes
    63.64%