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Problems with Finance’s passive investing proposals

Finance says Canadians who hold passive investments in private corporations get an unfair tax advantage. That view is problematic

By Michelle Connolly |September 29, 2017

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Industry

NAFTA dedicates chapter to small biz, but issues still remain

Data from Industry Canada shows that, of all the exporting firms in Canada, more than 90% are considered small businesses.

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |September 28, 2017

2 min read

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Tax measures hurt modest business owners: coalition

The Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness has written a new letter to Finance Minister Bill Morneau with professional analysis confirming that Ottawa’s tax proposals will affect middle-class business owners. Read: Drop tax proposals aimed at business, urges coalition “It is the farmers, mom-and-pop shops, and entrepreneurs, who invested everything into their businesses, that will […]

By Staff |September 27, 2017

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Industry

Good news to give your business owner client

Amid recently proposed tax reforms, there’s finally some good news for your business owner client: the Canada–European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) comes into effect tomorrow. The deal eliminates 98% of tariffs between Canada and the EU. But only about one in five (18%) of small and medium-sized businesses are very or somewhat […]

By Staff |September 20, 2017

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