Government

Industry

Saskatchewan repeals PST on insurance premiums

There will be no longer be a provincial sales tax on agriculture, life and health insurance premiums

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |February 27, 2018

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Economic Indicators

C.D. Howe calls for end of small biz deduction in shadow budget

It also calls for lower personal tax rates and changes to retirement-savings programs.

By Staff |February 23, 2018

4 min read

Industry

Morneau hints at budget clarification on passive income rules

Liberals won't be "impulsive" in response to U.S. tax cuts

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |February 16, 2018

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Economic Indicators

Ontario Tory candidates united against minimum wage hike, carbon tax

A Progressive Conservative government in Ontario would not implement a planned minimum wage increase next year

By Paola Loriggio and Shawn Jeffords, The Canadian Press |February 16, 2018

4 min read

NDP parliamentary motion targets stock-option deductions

The federal NDP plans to table a motion today calling on the Trudeau government to make good in the coming budget on its promise to crack down on a controversial tax loophole. The motion is intended to pin the Liberals down on whether they plan to follow through on that promise, which was made in […]

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Tax system requires review: CPA survey

It’s time for a review of Canada’s tax system, says a survey of chartered professional accountants (CPAs). The latest CPA Canada business monitor (Q4 2017) shows that a majority (71%) agrees Canada needs a comprehensive review of its tax system. CPA Canada has been a proponent of a tax system review to reduce complexity, ensure […]

By Staff |January 15, 2018

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Feds name new infrastructure bank board

The federal government has named the 10 board members who will steer the new Canada Infrastructure Bank. The arm’s-length corporation based in Toronto will be responsible for financing large infrastructure projects across the country, leveraging $35 billion in government funding. Former RBC executive Janice Fukakusa is chair of the board and will lead the search […]

By Staff |November 16, 2017

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Government

Saskatchewan repeals PST on insurance premiums

C.D. Howe calls for end of small biz deduction in shadow budget

Morneau hints at budget clarification on passive income rules

Ontario Tory candidates united against minimum wage hike, carbon tax

NDP parliamentary motion targets stock-option deductions

IIAC president calls on governments to boost capital formation

Tax system requires review: CPA survey

What’s missing in marginal effective tax rate estimates: report

Feds name new infrastructure bank board

Ontario on track to regulate advisor titles. Are you ready?