A ho-hum election gets interesting
An auditor’s revelations raise questions about massive overspending by the city
An auditor’s revelations raise questions about massive overspending by the city
A regulator’s reputation with the public and its enforcement effectiveness are closely related
Nova Scotia
The once low-profile Bank of Canada has taken centre stage
The setting up and administration of a holding company is complex and requires the advice of qualified tax professionals
The industry bristles at a plan that would hike sales taxes on investment-management services, including mutual fund MERs
Although the HRTC has received the most publicity, amendments to RRSP and RRIF rules are also important
Strategy may not be beneficial in all cases, so clients should carefully determine whether it is right for them
But Canadians seem more willing to try the new account as they become more comfortable with its features
Provinces across the country have introduced a range of tax breaks aimed at easing hard times
Volatile times present opportunities for investors to make use of some tried-and-true tax strategies
Late last year, a feder-al advisory panel recommended measures to improve the fairness, efficiency and competitiveness of Canada’s international tax system. However, the global financial…
Issues relating to capital losses, dividends, income-splitting and registered plans round out groups’ recommendations
Freezing an estate allows eventual beneficiaries to benefit from the future growth of the business
There are strategies to avoid double taxation, but they require planning and timely action
Clients are being asked to provide documentation for a wide range of credits and payments
After more than 20 years of court cases, uncertainty still surrounds the eligibility of interest deductions
The controversial Income Tax Act section is now two decades old; when will it be clear?
Money sitting in undeclared offshore accounts is estimated to be in the trillions
Data suggest the economic recovery seen in Q2 may lack a good foundation
Long corporates provide low prices and an opportunity to lock in high yields
Pharmaceutical giants that produce vaccines to combat H1N1 could see their profits soar, analysts say
International equities have outperformed Canadian and U.S. equities
Manulife offers three new seg funds
“The world is undergoing a tectonic structural evolution,“ says Richard Hirayama. “It’s a shift no human has ever seen”
It’s important to reinforce some tried-and-true investing lessons
The prospect of higher inflation, coupled with a weak US$, could push bullion prices higher
At the heart of the matter is whether “dark” trading meaningfully impedes price discovery and compromises market fairness
Court sets deadline for creditors’ claims against New Life Capital and related companies
The finance minister says he may impose changes on resistant banks
At the heart of the matter is whether “dark” trading meaningfully impedes price discovery and compromises market fairness
Many firms are unprepared, experts say
Purchase of Australian giant’s Canadian operation will bolster Global Maxfin’s presence in the West and triple its AUM
Attempts shifting towards more personal approaches
