Details for New Insured Mortgages for Secondary Suite Builds
This month the Finance Department announced changes for lenders and insurers to make mortgages available for those who want to build secondary suites on their properties. This provides a good reason to discuss year end tax planning relating to real estate assets, as the loans will be available on January 15, 2025. Here’s what borrowers need to know:
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Acuity 2024 – Welcoming New Partner AGA Benefit Solutions
With only a couple of weeks left to go until the 2024 Acuity Conference for Distinguished Advisors at the St. James Club in Montreal, November 10 – 12 Knowledge Bureau would like to recognize the contributions our partner organizations bringing their thought leadership to Montreal. We are pleased to be welcoming back AGA Benefit Solutions as a Bronze sponsor and invite you visit their booth in the exhibitor area.
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October 20 – 26 - Small Business Week in Canada is Here
It’s the time to celebrate our innovative risk takers: the Canadian Entrepreneurs! Small Business week is Oct 20-26! And what a ride it has been! The economy and business environment has changed significantly for small business owners and now too, they are changing the environment as they transition in the workforce. But tax rules bring audit risk to new entrepreneurs as well as transitioning business owners. In short, there are plenty of demographic, economic and tax triggers that will help you open new conversations during Small Business and beyond in Canada. You may also wish to introduce to them the DMA™ Small Business Management Program, at a special rate, available only until the end of the month.
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Marquis Firm of the Year: Onelife Wealth Management
Knowledge Bureau is pleased to announce that Onelife Wealth Management has been honored as the Marquis Firm of the Year and will receive this special award at the Acuity Conference for Distinguished Advisors, on November 10 at the St. James Club in Montreal. In this interview with Knowledge Bureau President Evelyn Jacks, advisor Christ Valentine, MFA, DMA, MFA-P, RWM, one of the 26 members in the firm, discusses why this award is especially meaningful.
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