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Want to appeal a CRA assessment? Better not be one day late, as this taxpayer found out
Congratulations! You’ve filed your 2023 tax return by the April 30 deadline and you’re awaiting your formal notice of assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency . Once received, take a close look to verify that the CRA has assessed your tax return ...
Macklem defends Bank of Canada's two per cent inflation target at Senate committee
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem defended the central bank’s two per cent inflation target as the key benchmark for setting interest rates on Wednesday under questioning from Canadian senators on the standing committee on banking, commerce and ...
Feds remain confident in their bet on auto industry's electrification despite slowing sales
Despite a bumpy first quarter of 2024 that was sprinkled with announcements of slowing electric vehicle sales and production cutbacks, the Minister Responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency of Southern Ontario Filomena Tassi said the ...
SYLVAIN CHARLEBOIS: The missed opportunity of the Loblaw boycott
For months now, we have heard rumblings of a Loblaw boycott organized by a clandestine group aiming to penalize grocers for their perceived profiteering. This alleged boycott is set to start on May 1, with participants calling for a reduction in food ...
MONEY LADY PODCAST: A parent's guide to property and prosperity
Ever thought about buying a home with your children but unsure where to start? Our latest episode dives deep into the complexities of joint home ownership. Learn whether setting up a corporation is necessary, how to protect your investment, and the ...
Interest in electric vehicles in Canada drops for second year: survey
Interest in electric vehicles (EVs) in Canada is waning, despite manufacturers introducing new models and price segments. According to an annual survey from AutoTrader , Canadians are wary of the limited range of EVs, insufficient charging ...
Young Canadians think retiring at 65 is an outdated concept
Canadians’ views on retirement are shifting dramatically as the cost of living rises and longer life expectancies become the norm, with the idea of retiring at age 65 being one of the early casualties. Seventy-four per cent of Canadians between ...
Canada aims to attract Honda and others with EV tax incentives
Canada’s electric-vehicle supply chain could sprout some new buds again soon if the incentives offered in the federal budget entice companies such as Honda Motor Co. Ltd. to build plants here. The Liberals are reportedly close to finalizing a ...
BDC employees paid over $250 million in bonuses since 2019: documents
OTTAWA — Canada’s small business investment bank handed out over $250 million in employee performance bonuses over the past five years. The information was contained within a response to an order paper question filed by Sen. Don Plett. It says the ...
BLAKE DOYLE: Federal budget presents economic degrowth strategies
We have just endured one of the most telegraphed budgets in memory. In an era of TikTok and depleted attention spans even budgets need to be pre-released to garner attention. Unfortunately, the assaults on business from provincial and federal ...
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