Disability

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Industry

Employers overlook disabled applicants

Employers overlook skilled job applicants with disabilities, says Conference Board of Canada.

By Staff |July 14, 2014

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Economic Indicators

Government, Nova Scotia sign 3 employment agreements

The government of Canada and Nova Scotia have signed three employment-related agreements.

By Staff |June 30, 2014

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Industry

New caregivers plan launches

Alice Wong, minister of state (seniors) has announced the launch of the Canadian Employers for Caregivers Plan (CECP).

By Staff |June 24, 2014

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Estate Planning

Name trustees for clients with disability trusts

Liz and Mike are both accountants in their late 40s. Their only child, Jordan, is 16 and has Down syndrome. He’s living a happy, fulfilling life, and his parents plan to put away money to cover needs he may have after they pass away. They want to create a Henson Trust, a fully discretionary trust that can grow to any amount without affecting certain means-tested government benefits. Since the trustee will have full control over distributions, choosing the right person is critical.

By Evelyn Juan |June 6, 2014

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