Budget

Expect “transformational” budget: PwC

The budget for 2012 is expected to address Canada’s current fiscal situation and put forth changes to Canada's Economic Action Plan, according to the PwC.

By Staff |March 8, 2012

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Industry

Federal budget slated for March 29

The date of the federal budget has been announced, and Finance Minister Jim Flaherty is taking it down to the wire.

By Staff |March 1, 2012

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Economic Indicators

Draconian budget not needed: Flaherty

The federal budget won't be austerity driven and draconian but will rather take a moderate approach to shrinking the size of government, federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said Thursday.

February 23, 2012

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Economic Indicators

Time to tighten the national belt: Flaherty

After months of urging consumers to rein in their spending and pay down debt, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty says the time has come for the government to do just that.

By Wire services |November 25, 2011

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Closing the loop on HNW clients

|| Take the Poll || Client Letter || Full Budget Speech || Summary of Measures || Economic, Fiscal Outlook || Financial Resolutions || Round two of Budget 2011 continues to tighten the vise on high-net-worth clients. In a repeat budget, at least as it concerns HNW clients, the government reaffirmed commitments to close tax-planning loopholes. […]

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What will a new budget look like? Have your say

Stephen Harper framed the election campaign as a referendum on Jim Flaherty’s March 22 budget and ran on his economic track record. Having secured a majority government, will the Conservatives table the same budget, or will they tinker with that original plan? Tell us what you think. Will there be additional tax cuts? New spending […]

By Staff |May 3, 2011

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Budget provides modest, targeted breaks for families

|| Take the Poll || Client Letter || Full Budget Speech || Summary of Measures || Economic, Fiscal Outlook || Financial Resolutions || While this year’s budget contains some tax breaks for average Canadian families, the changes aren’t much to get excited about. Fred O’Riordan, national tax advisor at Ernst & Young, says he wasn’t […]

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Small caregiver credit, minor perks for seniors

A family caregiver tax credit of up to $300, a Guaranteed Income Supplement top-up of $50 a month for singles and $70 a month for couples, and elimination of the mandatory retirement age for federally regulated employees are not enough to improve the quality of life and increase opportunities for Canadian seniors.

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Budget 2011: A client letter

Show clients you’re proactive by sending them this customizable letter about the Federal Budget. Dear [Client/Prospect name], As you know, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty delivered his federal budget on March 22 in Ottawa. This budget has several items that could affect your financial plan or present additional opportunities. In case you haven’t had a chance […]

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