Here’s an article that I came across in the Globe and Mail that I wanted to share which talks about Bank of Canada trends and what it might mean for mortgage rates heading into 2019. Let me know your thoughts….
According to the Canadian government website, Old Age Security is the largest pension program in Canada. OAS pays a monthly income to seniors who are age 65 and over. The amount of the payment is not based on past income…
Without a doubt, life insurance is valuable protection provided by your employee benefit plan, but should it be the only life insurance coverage you have? Probably not, if you want to ensure you have sufficient long term protection to cover…
Individuals who have incorporated their business such as consultants, contractors and professionals often find that providing affordable health and dental care coverage for themselves and their families can be an expensive proposition. Take Bob for example. Bob had just left…
If you are an active investor, your investment holdings probably include many different asset classes. For many investors, diversification is a very important part of the wealth accumulation process to help manage risk and reduce volatility. Your investment portfolio might…
On March 23, 2022, the Saskatchewan Minister of Finance announced Saskatchewan’s 2022 budget. We have highlighted the most important financial measures you need to know, with an emphasis on:
• An increased Saskatchewan Value-added Agriculture Incentive.
• An increased Saskatchewan Technology Start-up Incentive tax credit.
• Changes in Education property taxes and what the PST is charged on.
• Financial commitments to healthcare and child care.
Budget 2022 includes no changes to personal or corporate tax rates.
On Friday, February 19, 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced an extension to:
– Canada Recovery Benefit
– Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit
– Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit
– Employment Insurance
Great news for some ineligible self-employed Canadians who received the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)
